Gaza 'Ceasefire' Claims Lives of Children & Journalists, Media Minimizes Ongoing Slaughter
📰 THE STORY: The Associated Press reports that Israeli forces killed at least 11 Palestinians, including two 13-year-old boys and three journalists, in Gaza, describing it as one of the 'deadliest days' since a ceasefire took effect in October. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: The 'ceasefire' mentioned is a disingenuous framing. Israel has maintained a brutal 17-year blockade
on Gaza since 2007, turning the strip into an open-air prison. The current assault, initiated after October 7, 2023, has already claimed over 40,000 Palestinian lives, mostly women and children, making any 'deadliest days since ceasefire' an insulting understatement of ongoing genocide. The systematic targeting of journalists is also not new; Reporters Without Borders documented 140 journalists
and media workers killed since 2000 in the conflict, with a disproportionate number by Israeli forces. Double Standard: Imagine if Russian forces killed 11 civilians, including two children and three journalists, in Ukraine during a supposed 'ceasefire.' Western media would erupt with condemnation, calling it a 'war crime' and demanding immediate international intervention. Here, it’s framed as an
unfortunate byproduct of a nebulous 'conflict,' with Israeli claims of 'suspects operating a drone that posed a threat' often parroted uncritically, providing a convenient justification for horrific violence against civilians. There is no moral equivalence in the coverage. Follow the Money: The US continues to provide Israel with over $3.8 billion in annual military aid, largely unchecked despite