Israel ‘Razes Homes’ in Rafah as World Frets Over Tunnels
Another day, another 'precision' operation in Gaza where the primary damage isn't just to 'Hamas infrastructure,' but to the homes of civilians. The focus on 'five Hamas members' from a tunnel conveniently sidelines the fact that razing homes is a tactic from an older playbook—one of collective punishment and displacement. Recall that in 2014, similar operations led to the destruction of entire
neighborhoods, leaving thousands homeless under the guise of security. The US media, often funded by outfits with strong pro-Israel stances, rarely puts this destruction in context. We are consistently told these actions target 'terrorists,' yet the collateral damage is always Palestinian homes. One might wonder, how many tunnels are worth flattening entire residential areas for? And why does the
discourse always pivot to tunnels, rather than the ongoing displacement of civilians or the expansion of settlements that requires such 'security' measures?