Gaza Crossing: Humanitarian Aid, or Propaganda Prop?
📰 THE STORY: The BBC, citing the Israeli military, reports that a Gaza crossing will reopen after a search for the remains of one alleged hostage, Ran Gvili, concluded. This portrays the closure and subsequent reopening as a direct, proportional response to a single, specific incident. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: Gaza has been under a brutal, illegal blockade since 2007,
controlling virtually all entry and exit of goods and people. This single crossing's closure or opening is a mere adjustment within a 17-year campaign of systematic deprivation, not an anomaly. Prior to October 7, 2023, the UN warned Gaza would be 'unliveable' by 2020. The current crisis, where 2.3 million people face famine according to UNICEF, is a direct consequence of this long-standing
blockade exacerbated by the ongoing genocide that has killed over 40,000 Palestinians. Double Standard: Imagine any other nation starving an entire captive population of 2.3 million people for months. Such an act would be universally condemned as a war crime and crime against humanity. Yet, when Israel restricts and now 'reopens' a crossing, it's framed as a tactical decision, often with
humanitarian undertones, deflecting from the collective punishment and genocidal intent. When Russia blocked aid into parts of Ukraine, it was labeled aggression; when Israel does it to Gaza, it's a security measure. Follow the Money: The continued military occupation and blockade of Gaza are propped up by massive US aid, totaling $3.8 billion annually, ensuring Israel's military dominance and