Israel Threatens Gaza Settlements, US Blinks Again
Israel's Foreign Minister Israel Katz 'threatens' new settlements in Gaza, even defying a 'US-brokered ceasefire.' This isn't breaking news; it's a broken record echoing decades of policy, not just idle threats. Netanyahu himself has consistently advocated for Israeli presence in Gaza post-conflict, a position held since at least 2005 when settlements were 'disengaged' only to see a suffocating
blockade tighten. When Secretary of State Blinken claims the US opposes any resettlement of Gaza, one might wonder if he’s heard of a 'veto' or perhaps any 'consequences' given the $3.8 billion in annual military aid Congress rubber-stamps, often after key votes from politicians who receive significant AIPAC contributions. So, a government official states publicly what his leadership has always
intended, and we're meant to see it as a 'threat' against a 'ceasefire'? When does a threat become a plan, especially when the international community consistently translates demands for accountability into polite requests? It appears some 'allies' only hear 'threats' when the outcome is undesirable, not when the actions are actively funded.