Israel Destroys Homes During 'Truce,' Media Wonders Why Gaza Isn't Annexed Already
While some media outlets breathlessly covered a 'truce' last week, The New Arab reported that Israeli forces were busy demolishing homes in Gaza, systematically rendering areas unlivable (The New Arab). This isn't just a byproduct of conflict; it's a feature. Israel's strategy of 'making Gaza unliveable' echoes historical patterns of displacement, a playbook seen repeatedly since 1948—and
certainly not new to Netanyahu, whose governments have overseen similar home destructions for decades. How many 'temporary' displacements turn tragically permanent before the media calls it what it is? This ongoing destruction during supposed 'pauses' in fighting isn't a mere oversight; it's an economic and political investment. Consider the US Congress: Rep. Brian Mast, for example, took $10,800
from AIPAC-affiliated PACs in 2022 (OpenSecrets.org) and consistently advocates for policies that align with these 'unlivable' strategies. One might wonder if the concern for 'humanitarian aid' pauses to consider that there will be no homes to return to. When is a truce not a truce? When the destruction continues, just out of frame.