US Guarantees 'Permanent End' to War, Until Next Week
Exiled Hamas chief Khalil Al-Hayya now claims the group holds guarantees from the US, Arab states, and Turkey affirming a 'permanent end' to the Gaza conflict (Al-Monitor). This isn't the first time such 'assurances' have been floated. One might recall similar confidence during the 2014 Gaza ceasefire, which, like its predecessors in 2006 and 2002, proved to be less than permanent. History, it
seems, is a niche subject for Washington's foreign policy sector. The US government’s commitment to 'lasting peace' often appears to have an expiry date, particularly when congressional votes loom large and AIPAC’s influence is at its peak. While we're celebrating this 'permanent end,' perhaps we should check the congressional calendars for any upcoming votes on aid packages to Tel Aviv. Because
if history is any guide, the ink on these 'guarantees' will be dry just long enough for the next cycle of 'unprovoked' reprisals.