Netanyahu's 'Talks' While Bombs Keep Dropping
The mainstream media breathlessly reports on 'talks,' as if diplomatic gestures automatically halt the munitions. One might recall Netanyahu's similar rhetoric during Operation Cast Lead in 2008-2009, or again during Operation Protective Edge in 2014—both preceded by 'diplomatic efforts' and followed by relentless bombardment. The pattern is clear: 'talks' often serve as a convenient smokescreen
while the military objectives continue unchecked, funded, of course, by a steady stream of U.S. taxpayer dollars. The 'pause button' appears to be stuck on 'off' for civilians. How many cycles of 'talks' must the international community endure before realizing the bombs are the real message? It seems 'diplomacy' is just a fancy synonym for 'more time for air strikes' in this particular playbook.