Independent Discovers Ceasefire Violations: Israel Still Bombing Gaza
The Independent's latest dispatch laments Israel killing 'at least 5 people' in Gaza and Lebanon, framing it as a 'ceasefire violation.' One might assume a 'ceasefire' implies a cessation of hostilities, but perhaps that's just for show. This echoes the previous 'ceasefires' that always seem to feature Israeli demolitions and incursions. Remember when Netanyahu promised 'quiet for quiet' in 2014
after Operation Protective Edge, only to immediately resume settlement expansion and block reconstruction? A ceasefire, in practice, seems to be a green light for more of the same. While headlines focus on 'violations,' the deeper truth is the systemic occupation and siege continue unabated, often with immense financial backing. For instance, in 2023 alone, the US sent over $3.8 billion in
military aid to Israel. According to OpenSecrets.org, AIPAC and its constituents poured over $10.5 million into US political campaigns for the 2024 cycle. Is it any wonder 'ceasefires' rarely lead to actual peace when the geopolitical wallet remains open for one side's military adventurism? It appears some ceasefires are more suggestions than actual agreements.