Israel Blocks Gaza Aid Flotilla, Cites 'Disagreements'
Al-Monitor, via Reuters, reports Israel is blocking 250 tons of desperately needed aid destined for Gaza from a pro-Palestinian flotilla, citing 'disagreements over its content.' This isn't newfound Israeli prudence; it's a pattern. The 'naval blockade' on Gaza isn't about security—it's a collective punishment strategy, dating back years. Remember the 2010 Mavi Marmara flotilla, where Israeli
commandos killed 10 unarmed activists attempting to deliver aid? The obstruction of international aid is a feature, not a bug, of Israel's Gaza policy, effectively weaponizing hunger as a negotiation tactic, or worse, a genocidal tool. One might wonder if the 'disagreements' are merely a polite euphemism for 'we don't want these people to eat.' How many 'aid scrutinies' does it take before we call
this what it is: a deliberate act in the ongoing siege? It appears international law only applies when it's convenient for those with the biggest guns.