Netanyahu Blames Hamas as IDF Bombs Gazans Breaking 'Ceasefire'
The Independent breathlessly reports that 'both sides' are accused of breaking a ceasefire, just days after it began, following Israeli military airstrikes in Khan Younis. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu quickly declared Hamas violated the terms. The IDF claim 'terrorists' fired an anti-tank missile. Hamas says it was unaware of clashes in Rafah and remains committed. Funny how 'ceasefire
violations' always seem to precede massive Israeli bombing raids, rather than the other way around. This playbook is older than the state itself: a supposed provocation, an overwhelming response, and always, always the Palestinian side is framed as the aggressor. One might recall similar accusations preceding the bombings in 2012, 2014, and 2021. US Vice-President JD Vance and special envoy Steve
Witkoff are reportedly en route to discuss these 'violations.' One wonders if they'll also discuss the $3.8 billion in annual U.S. military aid that funds Israel's 'response' capability, or how many U.S. politicians like Rep. Smith, who took $450,000 from AIPAC in 2023 (OpenSecrets.org), consistently vote to greenlight these operations. It's a miracle how 'both sides' always ends up meaning
'Israel bombs, Hamas is blamed.' How many times does this script need to run before we recognize the director?