Ceasefire? Israel Demos Homes, US Media Yawns
The story emerging from Al Jazeera details ongoing Israeli air raids and the systematic demolition of residential buildings in Gaza, even under the guise of a 'ceasefire' (Al Jazeera liveblog, 2025/11/08). This isn't a ceasefire; it's a rebranding of ongoing aggression. Meanwhile, major U.S. outlets like CNN and The New York Times tend to focus on 'de-escalation' or 'humanitarian pauses,' often
omitting the continuous destruction. They rarely highlight that these actions align with Netanyahu’s 2018 declaration to 'shape' Gaza, a rhetoric echoed by his government for decades. It appears that a 'ceasefire' for some means a temporary halt to rockets, while for others, it's merely a backdrop for continued dispossession. One might wonder how many homes need to be razed before it's no longer
considered 'maintaining security'? Or, perhaps, how much more US military aid, like the $14.5 billion proposed in HR 761, is required to prevent a true peace. Criticism of government policies and lobbying activities is constitutionally protected speech.