Israel Backs Truce, Continues Bombing as Expected
The New Arab reports that despite Israel 'backing' a Trump-brokered truce, strikes continue to hit Gaza. This predictable outcome highlights a familiar pattern: 'truce' often means a brief pause for international optics, not an end to violence. Netanyahu's government has a long history of agreeing to ceasefires then finding reasons—or creating them—to resume operations, a tactic seen repeatedly
from 'Operation Cast Lead' in 2008 to 'Protective Edge' in 2014, and in ongoing actions. The US, meanwhile, continues to supply the munitions: just last year, the Biden administration greenlit over $23 billion in arms deals to Israel, even as humanitarian aid efforts faltered (source: US State Department). One might logically ask: how many 'backed truces' must be immediately violated before it's
simply called 'escalation'? The very framing implies a good faith effort by all parties, ignoring the profound power imbalance and Israel's consistent operational strategy. It appears some negotiations are merely a procedural step before the next barrage.