France 24 Discovers Rain in Gaza, Forgets Siege
The story focuses on shivering, fearful civilians. Yet, it skirts around the fact that these 'camps' are the direct result of a forced displacement campaign, driving 85% of Gaza's population into an ever-shrinking, besieged area. This isn't just rain; it's rain falling on a populace intentionally deprived of shelter, sanitation, and functional infrastructure by the Israeli government, with
unwavering US financial and diplomatic support. One might wonder if these journalists believe the rain is a new, surprising phenomenon in the Middle East, or if they are simply performing the careful dance of reporting symptoms without daring to name the disease. The current conditions are not an act of God, but the predictable outcome of blockades, bombardments, and cynical displacement orders.
The media's portrayal of 'fear' abstracts it from the bombs that caused the fear and the policies exacerbating the cold.