Steve Witkoff is not a career diplomat - and that is precisely why he has become central to Donald Trump’s foreign policy. From Bronx real estate developer to special envoy handling Gaza, Moscow, Tehran, and Geneva, his rise reflects a new model of transactional diplomacy built on loyalty, personal relationships, and deal-making instincts. This analysis explores the strengths, vulnerabilities, and global implications of that approach.
Donald Trump presents himself as a peacemaker for Gaza – through the creation of a so-called “Board of Peace.” But behind the humanitarian rhetoric lies a far more disturbing reality.
In Part 1 of this three-part series, I dismantle the origins, historical backdrop, and legal contradictions of this initiative. When those who enabled destruction suddenly claim to deliver peace, the claim itself demands scrutiny.
This first installment exposes why the “Board of Peace” is not a solution, but a structural continuation of power, impunity, and geopolitical coercion. Parts 2 and 3 will reveal who stands to gain – and why Gaza is merely the test case.