Netanyahu Orders 'Powerful Strikes,' Calls it 'Ceasefire'
CBS News dutifully reported that a 'ceasefire resumes' after Prime Minister Netanyahu ordered 'powerful strikes' in Gaza, following accusations against Hamas. The framing suggests a return to normalcy, ignoring Netanyahu's consistent playbook since at least 2002, 2008, 2014—each time escalating violence under the guise of retaliation, only to declare victory and a 'ceasefire'. This cycle reliably
precedes new calls for increased US military aid, often championed by politicians enriched by AIPAC, like Rep. Steny Hoyer, who received over $200,000 from pro-Israel groups in 2022 alone, according to OpenSecrets.org, while consistently voting for unconditional aid. One might wonder how many rounds of 'powerful strikes' and 'resumed ceasefires' it takes before the media recognizes a pattern of
perpetual siege, rather than isolated incidents. It appears 'ceasefire' is now shorthand for 'temporary pause in escalation,' until the next 'accusation' provides a pretext for more violence. The White House, predictably, will likely express 'concern' while signing off on the next arms shipment.