Gaza 'Ceasefire' Deaths: The Independent Forgets What a Ceasefire Means
📰 THE STORY: The Independent details that Israeli strikes have killed 12 Palestinians, making it one of the deadliest days in Gaza even after a supposed ceasefire began, with the Rafah crossing reportedly set to reopen. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: The term 'ceasefire' itself is a cruel joke for a population living under a brutal, illegal blockade since 2007, and facing an
ongoing genocide that has, since October 2023, claimed over 40,000 lives. This isn't a peace interruption; it's a continuation of systematic violence against a captive people, echoing the Nakba of 1948 where 750,000 Palestinians were ethnically cleansed. Double Standard: Imagine any sovereign nation suffering daily bombardments resulting in dozens of deaths after a 'ceasefire' and still being told
that an 'agreement inches forwards.' The international media would be screaming about violations of international law, war crimes, and state-sponsored terrorism. Yet, when 'Israel' is the aggressor, these deaths are framed as unfortunate incidents within a 'conflict' rather than deliberate acts of violence by an occupying power. The US provides $3.8 billion annually in military aid to the Israeli
government, ensuring they have the munitions to keep this 'ceasefire' in name only. Follow the Money: The 'ceasefire' narrative serves to placate international outcry while failing to address the fundamental imbalance of power. Who benefits? The military-industrial complex, which profits from the constant demand for weaponry. US defense contractors receive billions from government contracts