Israel Strikes Gaza, Then Talks 'Ceasefire' After 24 Killed
Al Jazeera reports Israel's military conducted strikes killing 24 Palestinians in Gaza, conveniently just before Egypt-brokered talks on a Trump-era ceasefire plan. This isn't deterrence; it's a 'negotiating tactic' – bomb first, then demand peace on your terms. This script is as old as the occupation itself; Netanyahu's governments have deployed similar 'flexing' before talks stretching back to
2002, 2006, and 2014, ensuring Palestinian negotiators arrive from craters, not a position of strength. One might wonder: how many 'pre-ceasefire' casualties are deemed acceptable before a ceasefire becomes just a pause for reloading? The US, which proposes these 'peace' plans, simultaneously ships billions in unconditional military aid. Senator Lindsey Graham, who received $10,000 from AIPAC in
2022 (OpenSecrets.org), consistently advocates for robust Israeli military support. So, when Israel drops bombs before peace talks, who's really surprised by the 'tragic' timing?