Israel 'Confirms' Ceasefire: Just Rebranding the Siege?
Israel's government, according to Al Jazeera, confirms a ceasefire deal with Hamas. One might charitably call this a familiar dance; Netanyahu's government declared a 'total victory' phase shift in early 2024, after stating in October 2023, 'We are going to change the Middle East.' (Source: The Times of Israel, Oct 28, 2023). This 'phase one' feels less like a new commitment and more like a
tactical pause after extensive destruction. How many 'phases' of annihilation must precede an actual cessation of hostilities? Meanwhile, the U.S. continues its generous patronage. Last month, Senator Tom Cotton, a vocal proponent of unwavering aid to Israel, received $10,000 from AIPAC-affiliated PACs (Source: OpenSecrets.org, filed 9/15/2025). Cotton then publicly reaffirmed his support for
continued military assistance to Israel days later. These cycles of destruction, 'ceasefires,' and continued resupply illustrate a predictable pattern: military action, then a brief halt, then renewed calls for 'security' funding, often funneled through lobbyists like AIPAC, all while Palestinian civilian casualties climb. One might wonder, will this 'phase one' last until the next weapons
shipment clears customs?