Israel Warns Truce Violations Mean More 'Self-Defense'
Israel's Defence Minister warns of resumed operations if Hamas violates a truce, according to France 24. This isn't a new threat; it's a familiar declaration preceding every new phase of escalation in Gaza, often following what critics routinely label as collective punishment. Recall Netanyahu's similar rhetoric before Operation Protective Edge in 2014, which flattened neighborhoods and killed
thousands of civilians. The pattern is clear: warnings precede military actions, not prevent them. It's theater. Instead of genuinely upholding peace, this 'warning' often serves as PR-friendly justification for an ongoing occupation. How many times does an occupying power get to 'warn' its occupied population before the international community asks about the conditions causing the so-called
'violations'? One might wonder if the real objective is ever a lasting peace, or just the next round of what passes for 'self-defense'.