Israel 'Opens' Rafah: The Illusion of Humanitarian Grace
📰 THE STORY: Deutsche Welle reports that Israel is 'expected' to open Gaza's Rafah crossing, framing it as a development to facilitate aid delivery, following international calls for increased humanitarian access. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: Rafah crossing hasn't been 'Israel's' to open or close in the first place, as it's on the border with Egypt. Furthermore, Gaza has
been under a brutal Israeli-Egyptian blockade since 2007, trapping over 2 million Palestinians and severely restricting movement of people and goods long before the current genocide. The 'expectation' of opening comes after Israeli forces seized the crossing in May, shutting it down and exacerbating an already catastrophic humanitarian crisis where at least 40,000 Palestinians have been killed
since October 7, 2023. Double Standard: Western media routinely describes Israel's actions as 'security measures' while ignoring the catastrophic human cost. If any other nation, say Russia in Ukraine, were to bomb civilian infrastructure, besiege a population for months, block aid, and then 'graciously' allow some trickles through, it would be universally condemned as a war crime and cynical
manipulation. Yet, Israel's actions are presented by outlets like DW as a potential 'solution' rather than the ongoing cause of the suffering. Follow the Money: The US provides $3.8 billion annually in military aid to Israel, alongside $1.3 billion to Egypt, specifically for maintaining the blockade and controlling access points like Rafah. This aid, approved by the US Congress, directly