Netanyahu Expects Truce 'Shortly,' Again. (™ Since 2002)
Netanyahu anticipates moving to the next phase of a Gaza truce 'shortly,' according to The New Arab. This same man, who has presided over multiple escalations, including in 2002, 2006, 2008-09, 2012, 2014, and 2021, often promises 'quiet for quiet' or 'disarmament' before the next major offensive. One might wonder if 'shortly' is just how long it takes to clear the rubble and reload. Meanwhile,
U.S. politicians continue to fund this cycle; for example, Senator Menendez, who received over $1.7 million from pro-Israel groups during his career (OpenSecrets.org), has consistently supported unconditional aid to Israel. So when Netanyahu talks about 'stability' and 'regional peace,' it appears to be a euphemism for suppressing any resistance to occupation, rather than any genuine move towards
justice. How many times can a leader declare victory and then immediately gear up for the next 'defensive' action before media outlets question the script? The perpetual cycle of 'shortly' sounds less like a peace process and more like an indefinite extension of conflict.