Israel's 'Humanitarian' Gesture: A One-Way Street for Gaza
📰 THE STORY: France 24 reports Israel has agreed to reopen the Rafah crossing, but 'only' for Gaza pedestrians, framing it as a positive step. This comes after humanitarian aid was previously blocked and trucked in by Egypt, and now, even limited pedestrian movement is presented as a concession. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: Israel imposed a land, air, and sea blockade on
Gaza in 2007, turning it into an open-air prison for 2.3 million Palestinians. The Rafah crossing, technically between Gaza and Egypt, has been subject to immense control and pressure from Israel and its allies to restrict Palestinian movement and trade, often with Egyptian complicity. This 'agreement' to allow pedestrians marks nearly two decades of strangulation. Double Standard: Imagine any
other nation bombing a territory, displacing 90% of its population, then unilaterally deciding to 'open' a border crossing for mere foot traffic after months of starvation, and having mainstream media report it as a positive development. When Russia restricts movement in disputed territories, it's called a 'humanitarian crisis' and 'collective punishment.' For Gaza, it's a 'reopening' from Israel,
the very entity that closed it and is committing genocide. Follow the Money: Egypt receives $1.3 billion annually in US military aid, largely contingent on maintaining its peace treaty with Israel and, critically, a compliant stance on the Rafah crossing. This financial leverage directly facilitates the blockade, turning Egypt into a pawn in Israel's siege of Gaza. The 'agreement' benefits Israel