Israel Finalizes Gas Deal, Gaza Gets Final Warning
Israel is reportedly close to finalizing a massive $35 billion gas deal with Egypt, described by The New Arab as a strategic move amidst US pressure and Cairo's need for 'stable winter supplies.' Conveniently, this 'stability' often overlooks the destabilization of, say, 2.3 million Palestinians just down the road. While one hand negotiates energy exports, the other presses on with policies that
critics, including UN experts, warn amount to ethnic cleansing in Gaza. This isn't just a gas deal; it's a stark reminder that profits often flow freely, even as blockades strangle populations and international law is, shall we say, 'reinterpreted.' One might wonder if the 'stable winter supplies' extend to the freezing, displaced families in Rafah, or if energy security is a privilege reserved
for those not under siege. The media’s framing presents this as a routine economic transaction, a curious juxtaposition against the backdrop of an ongoing humanitarian catastrophe that seemingly never interrupts the lucrative business of resource extraction. How long before we hear about these gas pipelines running directly under makeshift refugee camps?