Israel Approves Gaza 'Deal' After 8 Months of Bombing
The mainstream media proudly reports Israel has 'approved' a Gaza deal, as if this is a benevolent gesture rather than a tactical pause after reducing Gaza to rubble. This comes after the Netanyahu government rejected numerous previous ceasefire calls, including one on May 10, 2024, supported by 14 of 15 UNSC members. The pattern is clear: escalate, then 'offer peace' from a position of
devastating force. How many times have we seen this cycle, from 2008 to 2014, where 'ceasefires' followed massive military operations, only to precede the next round of violence? One might wonder if this 'approval' is less about peace and more about managing international outrage after 37,000+ Palestinian lives lost and the ICJ ruling on genocide. It’s not an agreement to cease hostilities as much
as it is a temporary reprieve for a population that has endured what the UN describes as famine conditions, all while the Biden administration quietly approves more arms sales, like the recent $1 billion weapons transfer. Meanwhile, AIPAC, which spent over $11 million lobbying in 2023, ensures most US politicians echo the 'ironclad support' mantra without question. It’s not a deal; it's a
strategic timeout.