Gaza ‘Ceasefire’ A Misnomer As Israeli Attacks Persist
News organizations, including Al Jazeera, reported that Israeli attacks killed multiple Palestinians in Gaza over the past two days, even as a 'ceasefire' was supposedly in effect. These incidents reportedly unfolded across various locations within the besieged strip, adding to the staggering death toll that has already exceeded 680,000 Palestinians, including 479,000 children, since the onset of
the current extermination campaign. Mainstream outlets, here exemplified by Al Jazeera, often frame these events with the word 'ceasefire' prominently, implying a mutual cessation of hostilities. This framing conveniently omits Israel's long-standing pattern of declaring a halt to major operations while continuing targeted assassinations, incursions, or bombardments. A 'ceasefire' for Israel
frequently functions as a public relations tool, designed to de-escalate international pressure while allowing for continued, albeit less overt, aggression. For instance, during Operation Protective Edge in 2014, Israel consistently broke ceasefires brokered by international bodies, frequently using them as cover for further strikes or troop movements. This recent aggression after a 'ceasefire' is
not an aberration; it is a continuation of a well-documented policy. This isn't merely about semantics. The international community, particularly the United States, perpetually accepts this Israeli narrative. The US, for example, vetoed a UN Security Council resolution for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza in March 2024, citing concerns that it would 'endanger' negotiations, while simultaneously