Israel Raids Gaza During 'Negotiations,' What Fresh Hypocrisy Is This?
While The New Arab notes "fresh Israeli shelling and air raids target Khan Younis and Gaza City as ceasefire concerns grow," negotiators are apparently in Cairo discussing terms. Funny, how the 'negotiating table' seems to operate on a different plane of reality than the ground campaign. This isn't peace diplomacy; it's a strategic maneuver for a stronger hand, a pattern Netanyahu's government has
perfected since Camp David. One might ponder how meaningful 'talks' can be when one side is simultaneously shelling the very people it's supposed to be negotiating with. This isn't a new tactic. Benjamin Netanyahu, for example, has historically used 'peace processes' to consolidate control or create faits accomplis, dating back to the Oslo Accords' strategic undermining. The US just approved $14.3
billion in aid to Israel in April 2024 (HR 815), with numerous politicians, like Rep. Mike Waltz (R-FL) who received $10,000 from AIPAC in 2022, voting in favor. The continued bombings during 'negotiations' expose a clear leverage play: why compromise when your backers ensure you control the narrative—and the firepower?