After Two Years, 'Relief and Disbelief' Over Ceasefire (If You're Israeli)
Al Jazeera reports that Israelis greeted a recent Gaza ceasefire with 'relief and disbelief,' following 'two years of war.' This framing conveniently omits the constant, grinding reality of occupation, siege, and sporadic bombings Palestinians endure daily—not just during an explicit 'war.' Netanyahu's government has a well-documented pattern: pummel Gaza, declare victory, then restart the cycle
within a few years. It's less a war and more a recurring 'mowing the lawn' operation, a specific term used by Israeli military and political figures, as documented by Human Rights Watch. This isn't a miraculous end; it’s a pause. How many times will we be told the 'conflict' has ended, only for the next bombardment to arrive, always precipitated by 'security concerns' that justify collective
punishment? The endless cycle serves to further entrench control, not alleviate suffering. One might wonder what 'disbelief' means when the next 'ceasefire' announcement is already being scheduled.