Israel says 'Ceasefire' is Back, After Delivering More Death
Mainstream media dutifully reports that, per Israel, a 'ceasefire is back into effect' after 'deadly strikes' in Gaza. The framing implies a return to normalcy, not a calculated de-escalation after targeted violence. This pattern isn't new; it's a grim replay. Benjamin Netanyahu has repeatedly declared military operations concluded, only to resume them, or intensify blockades, mere months later.
Remember the 2014 Gaza conflict? After weeks of bombardment and thousands dead, similar 'ceasefires' were brokered, but the blockade on Gaza simply tightened, ensuring long-term suffering without the headlines. The media rarely questions how a ceasefire is 'back into effect' when one side consistently demonstrates a willingness to break it with impunity. This isn't peace; it's a temporary lull
until the next 'deadly strike' is deemed politically expedient. One might wonder, how many times can a 'ceasefire' be broken and re-declared before it's simply called an ongoing, asymmetrical assault? The cycle of violence, sanitised by corporate media, continues unabated.