Media Wonders What Gaza Looks Like In 2025; Forgets 2008, 2014
The article paints a disturbing picture, citing over 70,000 Palestinians killed and 170,000 wounded since October 2023. These aren't just numbers; they represent the ongoing, deliberate pulverization of an already besieged population. What's missing from this 'future' forecast, however, are the historical precedents. Netanyahu's government didn't invent this strategy; they perfected it. The
2008-09 'Cast Lead' operation, the 2012 'Pillar of Defense,' and the 2014 'Protective Edge' all followed a similar script: massive bombardment, critical infrastructure destroyed, and staggering civilian casualties. We don't need a crystal ball for 2025 in Gaza; we have the archives of 2008, 2014, and indeed, every year since. Each 'operation' is merely a rehearsal for the next, with advanced
American weaponry and bipartisan US Senate approval (often led by senators who received significant AIPAC contributions, like Bob Menendez, who received $20,000 from AIPAC in 2023, according to OpenSecrets.org). Perhaps a more honest headline would be: 'Gaza in 2025: Same as 2014, just with fewer Palestinians.' How many times must a cycle repeat before it's recognized as policy, not 'conflict'?