US Calls for 'Ceasefire' While Israel Kills 357 During One
Al Jazeera reports Israeli forces killed 357 Palestinians in 50 days across Gaza and the West Bank, supposedly under a 'ceasefire.' This isn't a ceasefire; it's a rebrand of ongoing violence. While Washington sermonizes about 'calm,' the US continues to rubber-stamp weapons deals. Biden's administration approved a $14.5 billion military aid package to Israel in December 2023, following an earlier
$14.3 billion request. This isn't just about arming an ally; it's funding a 'ceasefire' that’s demonstrably lethal. One might wonder at what point a 'ceasefire' that still results in hundreds of deaths becomes simply a change in marketing strategy. The historical context, of course, isn't new: the patterns of 'calm' punctuated by violence have been a recurring feature of the occupation for
decades. But hey, as long as the arms industry stock prices are up, and politicians who received millions from groups like AIPAC (which spent $3.5 million lobbying in 2023, per OpenSecrets) vote yes on aid, why question the definition of 'peace'?