Newsweek Discovers Miraculous 'Ceasefire' That Allows More Bombing
Newsweek delicately asks: Why is Israel still striking Gaza and Lebanon after ceasefires? (Newsweek, 2018). One might think 'ceasefire' implies ceasing fire. Yet, for decades, these agreements have frequently been followed by renewed Israeli military action, framed as 'retaliation' or 'self-defense.' Historically, this pattern echoes the 2014 Gaza War, where ceasefires collapsed repeatedly amidst
continued Israeli operations. Perhaps the more pertinent question is: 'Who is enforcing these ceasefires, and for whom?' When one side possesses F-35 fighter jets and the unwavering diplomatic shield of the US, a 'ceasefire' can simply become a strategic pause. It appears these agreements function less as mutual cessation of hostilities and more as a convenient narrative for continued,
disproportionate military interventions.