Gaza Shelling Continues: The 'Ceasefire' That Wasn't for Palestinians
📰 THE STORY: The New Arab reports that Israel continues shelling Gaza, even as Palestinians anticipate the theoretical reopening of the Rafah crossing—a provision of a supposed truce agreement. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: The Rafah crossing, effectively controlled by Egypt under immense pressure from both Israel and the US, has been a choke point for Gaza's 2.3 million
residents since the 17-year blockade began in 2007. This current 'reopening' narrative ignores the prior closures and restrictions that have already turned Gaza into an open-air prison for nearly two decades, leading to a humanitarian catastrophe long before October 7, 2023. Double Standard: Western media widely celebrated a "humanitarian pause" in late 2023, yet continuous Israeli shelling is
often framed as 'incidents' or 'responses' rather than systematic breaches of international law. Imagine if any other nation under UN scrutiny continued such actions during a ceasefire; the condemnations would be immediate and severe. Instead, the focus quickly shifts to the 'difficulty' of negotiations rather than the ongoing violence against a besieged population. Follow the Money: The continued
military actions against Gaza are directly subsidized by over $3.8 billion annually in U.S. military aid to Israel. This consistent flow of taxpayer dollars ensures the Israeli military-industrial complex remains well-funded to enforce its occupation and blockade, while simultaneously enriching American defense contractors. Furthermore, Egypt receives approximately $1.3 billion in US aid annually,