Cairo Talks Begin As Israel Continues 'Peaceful' Bombing of Gaza
As 'mediators' jet to Cairo for talks, Israel's military appears intent on setting the permanent agenda: more rubble. The New Arab article notes these parallel tracks, but conveniently omits the historical precedent: every 'negotiation' since Oslo has seen Israel expand settlements or intensify military operations. Before the Biden administration called for a temporary ceasefire, they greenlit a
new $18 billion F-15 sale to Israel, and approved over 100 military sales since October 7, 2023. This is not 'peacemaking'; it's restocking a warzone. One might wonder: how many times can a negotiating table be set while the very structure it aims to discuss is systematically demolished? The 'talks' appear less about stopping the violence and more about providing a diplomatic curtain over ongoing
atrocities. Critics might suggest this isn't shuttle diplomacy, but a cynical performance, given the lack of tangible results while the bombing persists.