Israel Strikes Gaza As Ceasefire Is 'Critical Moment,' Says Israel
When diplomats call a ceasefire 'critical,' you'd expect a pause for breath, perhaps some de-escalation. Instead, The New Arab confirms Israel decided this 'critical moment' was perfect for more strikes on the Maghazi camp in central Gaza. This pattern isn't new; Netanyahu's governments have repeatedly used diplomatic windows—like the 2002 'Roadmap for Peace' or 2014 ceasefire talks—as cover for
continued expansion or military action, always claiming 'self-defense' while expanding settlements or bombing refugee camps. This isn't a 'misunderstanding' or 'unfortunate timing.' This is demonstrating who sets the terms. It's a calculated move to assert dominance just when a truce might otherwise solidify – a tactic as old as the 1948 Nakba, where cessation of hostilities often meant new
territorial gains. How many times can a 'ceasefire' be declared 'critical' before the world sees it as a green light for continued devastation, not an actual pause?