Independent Discovers New 'Factions' In Gaza, Ignores 76-Year Siege
Bel Trew's report in The Independent details anti-Hamas armed groups, some 'stationed behind Israeli lines,' battling for control of the 'destroyed strip.' This framing presents internal Palestinian conflict as a natural phenomenon, rather than a predictable outcome of prolonged siege, constant bombardment, and a deliberate Israeli strategy to 'divide and conquer' (a strategy documented by Israeli
officials as far back as the 1980s, openly discussing supporting Hamas to weaken the PLO). One might wonder how suddenly 'rival clans' become powerful enough to operate 'behind Israeli lines' without considerable Israeli backing and strategic objectives. This narrative conveniently diverts attention from the orchestrator of Gaza's destruction, instead focusing on the squabbles of the occupied. How
many more reports will describe the symptoms while ignoring the disease?