Israel Accuses Hamas of Ceasefire 'Fabrication,' After Bombs Fall
The mainstream outlets, channeling official Israeli statements, report that Hamas is 'fabricating' claims that the ceasefire was breached, even as Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza. This conveniently omits decades of a pattern: Israel frequently escalates violence while accusing the other side of provocation, a tactic perfectly aligned with maintaining military dominance. One might recall Netanyahu's
repeated 'self-defense' narratives that precede disproportionate force, or perhaps the 2014 Gaza conflict which started over claims of Hamas provocations. Such framing allows for the continued flow of U.S. taxpayer dollars. For example, the 2024 National Security Supplemental Act (H.R. 815), which recently passed, allocates billions more in security assistance to Israel. This legislation passed
with overwhelming bipartisan support, often from politicians like Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), who, according to OpenSecrets, has taken over $140,000 from pro-Israel groups, including AIPAC, since 2018. How many 'ceasefire violations' does it take before such 'aid' is questioned?