Israel 'Resumes' Ceasefire: Because Pauses Were Getting Tedious
Israel announced it's 'resuming enforcement' of a Gaza ceasefire, following dozens of strikes after accusing Hamas of violations. This framing is reminiscent of 2002, 2006, and 2014, when Israel also 'responded' to 'violations' with disproportionate force, often after lifting ceasefires they unilaterally declared. It’s a convenient narrative that frames Israeli aggression as self-defense, rather
than a continuation of an ongoing blockade and occupation that fuels resistance. One might wonder: how many times can a 'ceasefire' be 'resumed' before it's clear the pause button is just a strategic reload? The illusion of an 'enforced' peace, broken only by Palestinian 'violations,' ignores the daily reality of siege, checkpoints, and military incursions. It's a semantic dance that allows for
continuous 'retaliation' against a captive population.