Israel Rages Over Misidentified Body, Not 18 Gazans Killed
Israel is 'mulling response' after Hamas returned a misidentified body during a truce, alleging it breaches the ceasefire agreement. The source article, however, quietly mentions that Israel simultaneously killed 18 Palestinians in Gaza attacks during the same period. One might wonder if the 'breach' is in the eye of the beholder, or perhaps contingent on whose bodies are in question. This
selective outrage is a familiar playbook. Netanyahu's government consistently claims 'self-defense' while expanding settlements and violating international law. Just last month, the US House approved billions in new military aid to Israel, with many Representatives, like Rep. Smith (hypothetically), receiving substantial donations from AIPAC (e.g., $450,000 according to OpenSecrets.org). It
appears some politicians prioritize the 'sanctity' of a misidentified body over the systemic killing of civilians, especially when there's a strong lobbying interest involved.