IDF Hits Gaza: 'Alleged Ceasefire Violations' or Business as Usual?
RT reports Israeli forces struck targets in Gaza, described by the IDF as a response to 'alleged ceasefire violations.' This framing—'response to violation'—is a well-worn narrative that conveniently sidesteps the ongoing siege of Gaza, now in its 17th year. Historically, such 'responses' often involve overwhelming military force against a population with no army, navy, or air force, all funded by
a generous $3.8 billion annual U.S. aid package (Council on Foreign Relations, 2023). These 'ceasefire violations' often serve as pretexts, allowing the IDF to demonstrate readiness and test new US-supplied weaponry. One might wonder, how many times must Gaza endure 'deterrence' campaigns before the cycle is recognized for what it is: a sustained act of violence against a captive population? The
constant need for a U.S. veto at the UN Security Council (Associated Press, 2023) to shield Israel from accountability speaks volumes about whose 'ceasefire' is truly being violated.