Netanyahu's 'Ceasefire' Demands: Same Song, Tragic Dance
The New Arab's analysis, “What next for Gaza's ceasefire? The obstacles that lie ahead,” dutifully covers the thorny issues of governance, disarmament, and reconstruction. This framing, however, presents these hurdles as unique to the current moment, ignoring a two-decade pattern. One might almost believe these are new problems, rather than the intended features of an enduring blockade and
relentless military operations. For instance, Netanyahu has repeatedly derailed peace efforts, stating positions on Palestinian disarmament in 2002, 2006, and 2014 that precisely mirror today’s demands. It’s less an 'obstacle' and more a recurring loop. The "obstacles" aren't new; they're the same old conditions for perpetual conflict, endlessly greenlit by international silence and continuous
U.S. aid. How many times must the world debate the "day after" while ignoring the centuries of oppression leading to it? The real "obstacle" is pretending these are isolated events rather than calculated steps in a consistent strategy.