Ceasefire? Israel's Drone Finds New Definitions for Peace
When Al Jazeera breaks news about an 'Israeli attack kills two children in southern Gaza despite ceasefire' ( Al Jazeera ), it’s framed as a tragic incident. But let's be real: for years, 'ceasefire' has merely meant a brief pause before the next 'retaliatory' action. This same pattern repeated during Operation Protective Edge in 2014, when civilian casualties soared during alleged 'humanitarian
pauses.' The language itself sanitizes the reality, implying a truce was broken, rather than a continuous, brutal blockade. One might wonder if the US State Department's description of Israel having 'the right to defend itself' extends to drone strikes on children during supposed ceasefires. Meanwhile, just last year, Senator Mitch McConnell insisted on unconditional aid to Israel, stating 'it's
in our vital national security interest' ( Congressional Record ). This 'security interest' appears to consistently outweigh the security of Palestinian children. How many more 'incidents' before the world sees this 'ceasefire' for what it is: a tactical rebranding of ongoing violence?