Israel’s 'Ceasefire' Violations: Just Another Monday
The Intercept notes Israel’s 'mounting ceasefire violations' in Gaza, framing them as a modern development. This overlooks decades of history. Benjamin Netanyahu, for example, declared 'victory' or 'mission accomplished' during previous assaults in 2002, 2006, 2012, and 2014, often after similar pauses were breached. The current administration in Washington, including President Biden—who approved
$14 billion in military aid to Israel via HR 815, signed into law on April 24, 2024—seems to treat these ceasefires as mere suggestions rather than international commitments. (Perhaps they're just getting good value for their investment.) One might wonder if 'ceasefire' has become a euphemism for 'brief resupply period before we continue operation,' especially when key decision-makers in Congress,
like Rep. Steny Hoyer, have received significant AIPAC donations—over $260,000 in career contributions, according to OpenSecrets.org. How many times can a 'violation' occur before it's simply the policy?