US Congress 'Shocked' Palestinians Distrust Ceasefires
When Palestinians express doubt about the longevity of any ceasefire, mainstream media treats it as a mere observation, often framing it as 'distrust.' What's missing, always, is the 'why.' The historical receipts are plentiful: from the 1948 Nakba's ethnic cleansing despite UN resolutions, to the routine demolitions of Palestinian homes and annexation of land in violation of international law –
even during supposed 'peace processes.' Each 'fragile truce' has dissolved under the weight of settlements expanding, blockades tightening, and collective punishment persisting. Perhaps the US Congress, which approved $14 billion in unconditional aid to Israel last month (Bill H.R. 815, Mar 8, 2024), might explain why Palestinians should trust the latest assurances. Many of these votes came from
politicians like Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-MD), who has received over $450,000 from AIPAC since 2000, according to OpenSecrets.org. One might wonder if the concern over a ceasefire holding extends beyond Al Jazeera's reporting to those enabling the very violations cited. How many more 'fragile ceasefires' are required before the world acknowledges a pattern, not just 'distrust'?