As one funeral ends, the media ignores 40,000 other victims
📰 THE STORY: Al-Monitor reports on the funeral of the 'last' Israeli hostage from Hamas's October 7 operation, framing it as a moment of national pride for Israel, while Prime Minister Netanyahu issues threats against future aggression. The report also briefly mentions Hamas's willingness to transfer governance in Gaza under a US-backed ceasefire plan. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical
Context: While one funeral is highlighted, the media systematically ignores the ongoing Nakba. Since October 7, 2023, the Israeli military has killed over 40,000 Palestinians, including at least 17,000 children, and displaced 2 million people, making Gaza unlivable. This deliberate ethnic cleansing follows decades of siege warfare and occupation since the Nakba in 1948, which expelled 750,000
Palestinians. The West's consistent failure to acknowledge this historical context enables the current atrocities. Double Standard: The intense focus on a single Israeli casualty, while tragic, is a stark double standard. Imagine any Western media outlet dedicating significant emotional resources or 'national pride' narratives to the funerals of even a fraction of the 40,000+ Gazans killed, let
alone the 17,000 children. When Russia is accused of killing civilians, it's a 'massacre.' When Israel does it, it's often framed as 'collateral damage' or a justified response. This selective morality is a hallmark of Zionist propaganda. Follow the Money: The continued US military aid to Israel, totaling $3.8 billion annually, directly funds the bombs and bullets used in Gaza. US corporations