Hamas Says 'Ceasefire' Means Ceasing Fire, Not Just Talking About It
France 24 dutifully reports Hamas's insistence that Israel must cease 'violations' before phase two of a ceasefire can begin. This framing positions Hamas as the impediment, ignoring Israel's documented history of violating international agreements—including ceasefires. As far back as 2012, and again in 2014, similar 'ceasefires' were shattered by Israeli actions, often leading to intensified
conflict, not de-escalation. Critics might suggest that expecting Hamas to negotiate in good faith while Israel continues what are termed 'deadly strikes' is less a peace process and more a performative charade. One might wonder, how many times can a ceasefire be unilaterally 'violated' before the concept itself becomes a cruel joke? The only 'violations' media truly cares about, it seems, are
those that disrupt the narrative of perennial Palestinian intransigence.