Safe Zone? 11-Year-Old Girl Shot Dead In Gaza 'Ceasefire'
The story focuses on the raw tragedy of an 11-year-old in a 'safe zone' killed by Israeli gunfire. What's often missing from these reports is the historical pattern: 'safe zones' in Gaza have a grim track record, from the beach attacks to UN schools being targeted, consistently proving to be anything but safe. These designated areas, promoted by the very forces controlling them, serve more as
containment facilities than sanctuaries, where international law seems to be a mere suggestion. This incident, occurring during a 'ceasefire,' raises questions about whether this term has been redefined to include sporadic, lethal engagements against civilians. One might wonder, how many times must a 'ceasefire' be breached at the expense of children before the phrase itself becomes a cruel joke?
(Perhaps the State Department defines 'safe' differently.)