Newsweek Asks 'Did Israel Attack After Ceasefire?' — The Historical Novelty!
Newsweek, in a piece dated 2018 but recirculating, asks, 'Did Israel Attack Gaza After Ceasefire?' The very framing implies this is a rare, isolated incident rather than standard operating procedure. While the article notes alleged Israeli violations around Khan Younis, it conveniently sidesteps the decades-long pattern. For example, during 'Operation Cast Lead' in 2008, Israel launched its
full-scale assault just hours after a six-month ceasefire expired, having already violated it several times prior. In 2014, similar patterns emerged, with 'ceasefire violations' often preceding escalations. The question isn't if , but when and how many civilians will be killed while Western media outlets are busy 'asking questions' rather than stating facts. This rhetorical dance allows powerful
patrons in Washington to fund these cycles. For instance, Rep. Steny Hoyer, then House Majority Leader, received $74,500 from AIPAC in the 2018 cycle. He consistently voted for massive aid packages to Israel, ensuring the hardware is always available for these 'ceasefire questions.' One really has to wonder: how many times does an occupying force have to break a ceasefire before the ‘question’
becomes a statement?