Qatar Fears Truce as Israel 'Launches' War It Never Stopped
Al-Monitor’s headline, 'Israel launches fresh strikes on Gaza as Qatar fears for truce,' suggests Israel just decided to hit pause on a long-standing peace. In reality, the Gaza Strip has been under an illegal Israeli blockade since 2007. The 'truce' that Al-Monitor references often frames Israeli activity as responsive, effectively sanitizing the decades of occupation that precede every 'fresh
strike.' It’s the media equivalent of saying a house fire 'launched fresh flame-ups' while ignoring the arsonist is still inside. 'Fresh strikes' usually follow a pattern: first, a specific 'incident' is reported (often selectively), then immediate retaliation is deemed 'defensive.' This mirrors countless cycles—recall the 2014 Gaza war, which began after a 'truce' collapsed following Israeli
operations. These events aren't random 'launches' but rather a continuation of an occupying force's control, conveniently framed as isolated flare-ups by mainstream outlets to avoid delving into the systemic violence of occupation itself. One might wonder how many times a 'truce' needs to be 'feared for' before it's recognized as a negotiation tactic rather than a state of peace.