Truce? Israel's Drone Finds Palestinian Civilian, Not 'Ceasefire'
An Israeli drone strike killed two Palestinians in southern Gaza, with additional bombings in Gaza City, according to The New Arab. This occurs during a so-called 'truce,' highlighting that for Palestinians, 'ceasefire' often just means a slight reduction in the rate of killing. While headlines frame this as a deviation, it's a grimly predictable continuation of a decades-long pattern where
declared peace never truly reaches the occupied territories. U.S. officials, meanwhile, consistently label such incidents as 'deeply concerning' while simultaneously approving billions in unconditional aid. For example, in 2023 alone, the U.S. committed an estimated $3.3 billion in military assistance to Israel . One might wonder how many 'strongly worded condemnations' it takes before a violation
becomes policy, or if 'truce' is just a suggestion when you're equipped with gifts from your loudest supporters.