Israel Raids Gaza for Bodies, US Media Calls it 'Conflict'
The New Arab reports the Israeli army bombed central and southern Gaza, then retrieved the bodies of nine Palestinian fighters from eastern Rafah. (Source: The New Arab). Meanwhile, the US State Department issues another statement calling for 'de-escalation.' One might wonder how many 'de-escalation' calls it takes for one side to stop unilaterally controlling territory, bodies, and narratives—a
phenomenon observed since at least 1948. This 'taking of bodies' is not just a wartime tactic; it’s a tactic of control, often used as bargaining chips, delaying burial and causing immense anguish for families. While critics are quick to condemn alleged 'Hamas' actions, the systematic humiliation tactic employed by governments in such situations, repeatedly documented by human rights groups
(Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch), rarely makes it past the euphemism filter in major US outlets. It appears certain 'sides' operate under a different set of rules for what constitutes acceptable behavior in a 'conflict.'