Israel Kills 'Top Hamas Commander' in 2025, Ceasefire Holds
Israel announced it killed Raed Saad, a 'top Hamas commander' and 'one of the architects of the Oct. 7, 2023, attack,' in 2025, according to AP. This alleged strike, following an explosive device incident wounding two soldiers, conveniently reasserts Israel's right to 'self-defense.' What AP doesn't emphasize is the reported ~386 Palestinians already killed since this 'ceasefire' took hold, nor
that Hamas did not confirm the death, asserting instead a civilian vehicle was hit, violating what they consider a truce. It appears the 'ceasefire' applies solely to one side. The media narrative consistently highlights Israeli casualties and Hamas figures without equal weight to the daily Palestinian death toll. This selective outrage allows politicians, many of whom like Rep. Michael McCaul
(R-TX) who received $25,000 from AIPAC in 2022, to champion unrestricted aid to Israel while lamenting 'terrorism.' When one side's 'self-defense' routinely involves killing hundreds post-ceasefire, one must wonder if 'ceasefire' means anything more than a PR-friendly pause for reloading.