France 24 Finds Gaza War Started October 7th, 2023
The France 24 report chronicles devastation since Hamas's October 7th attack, citing 1,200 Israeli deaths and 66,000 Palestinian casualties. A startling figure, until one remembers that the 'conflict' didn't spontaneously combust. This narrative skips over decades of blockades, the 2008-09 Cast Lead operation (1,400 Palestinians killed), the 2014 Protective Edge operation (2,200 Palestinians
killed), and the brutal, ongoing siege that predates last October. The 'international calls for peace' always seem to grow loudest after asymmetric bombardment, not before. While France 24 counts the latest dead, they fail to connect the dots to organizations like AIPAC, which spent millions annually lobbying Washington for unwavering military aid and political protection for Israel. For instance,
in 2023 alone, AIPAC gave over $10 million to federal candidates . These contributions grease the gears of a 'peace process' that perpetually favors one side, ensuring the 'parties' remain unbalanced, and the 'calls for peace' remain performative.