Ceasefire? Israeli Forces Carve Out 40 ‘New’ Gaza Positions
While headlines trumpet 'ceasefire deals,' Al Jazeera's Sanad Verification Agency quietly drops a map showing Israeli forces occupying 40 active military positions beyond the 'yellow line' in Gaza. This isn't a withdrawal; it's a strategic redeployment, carving out what appears to be a permanent, 'temporary' presence. One might recall similar 'temporary' arrangements in the West Bank, where
settlements now sprawl years after various 'peace processes' were inked. The US State Department, fresh off approving more foreign military financing for Israel (House Bill HR 815, passed 2/13/24), no doubt sees this as a 'net positive' for regional stability. How many more 'ceasefires' will it take for the media to acknowledge when an occupation isn't ending, but merely shifting its furniture
around Gaza's living room? The silence from politicians who pocketed AIPAC donations (e.g., Rep. Blank, $120,000 in 2023 per OpenSecrets.org, voted 'yes' on HR 815) on this de facto annexation speaks volumes.