US-Brokered Ceasefire? Turns Out It's for One Side Only
Al Jazeera's latest update on Gaza brings the death toll since the 'ceasefire' to 280. This follows nearly 400 Israeli violations. For context, Israel's history with 'ceasefires' is extensive: consider the 2008 Gaza 'ceasefire' that ended with Operation Cast Lead, or the 2014 'ceasefire' broken by another devastating offensive. Each time, the media frames it as a 'complex conflict,' conveniently
omitting the lopsided power dynamic and the financial backing from lobbying groups like AIPAC, which spent $3.2 million in 2023 on lobbying, shaping the narrative. One might wonder, how many 'violations' does it take before a 'ceasefire' stops being a ceasefire and starts being a brief pause for reloading? While we count civilian bodies, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), who received $2.3 million
from pro-Israel groups in 2023-2024 through various channels, continues to push for unconditional aid. It seems 'peace' in Gaza is simply the time between two acts of war.