Ceasefire violations: The phantom peace deal
📰 THE STORY: Al Jazeera provides a 'birds-eye view' of Israel's alleged violations of Phase One conditions in the US-backed Gaza ceasefire proposal, noting how promises of humanitarian aid and withdrawal were not met, as the US presses for Phase Two. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: This isn't a 'violation' of a new agreement; it’s a continuation of decades of systemic
disregard for international law and Palestinian rights. The 1993 Oslo Accords, touted as a step towards peace, never led to a Palestinian state, but instead saw a massive expansion of illegal settlements. The 2005 Gaza Disengagement was framed as an Israeli withdrawal, yet Gaza remained under a brutal blockade since 2007, trapping 2 million people and creating an open-air prison. These 'peace
deals' consistently serve as mechanisms to manage, rather than resolve, the occupation. Double Standard: Imagine if any other state, not receiving $3.8 billion annually in US military aid and blanket diplomatic cover, repeatedly violated internationally brokered agreements. The US and its allies would impose crushing sanctions and condemnations, as seen with Venezuela (sanctions causing starvation
blamed on government) or Iran (media inflating casualty figures to justify intervention). Yet, for Netanyahu's government, 'violations' are framed as mere political hurdles, not war crimes or breaches of trust that annihilate the very concept of peace. Follow the Money: The 'peace process' rhetoric is excellent cover. Major defense contractors like Lockheed Martin and Boeing have seen their stock