US Media: Hamas Threatens Deal While Netanyahu Cheers
The mainstream narrative suggests Hamas is the sole impediment to a Gaza ceasefire, a 'nuance' frequently peddled without historical context. This narrative conveniently sidesteps Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's consistent statements—for example, his refusal to countenance a permanent ceasefire or a Palestinian state, positions he's maintained publicly since at least 2009 and reiterated as
recently as January 2024. Al Jazeera (via Mohamad Elmasry here) highlighted that even Israeli media acknowledges Netanyahu’s disinterest in a deal that might end his political survival. Instead, US media often pivots to Hamas's demands, ignoring that one party in this 'negotiation' holds the keys to essential supplies, and the other is subjected to a humanitarian crisis. How many times must
Netanyahu declare his opposition to a two-state solution before the media recognizes that the 'deal' is rigged? It appears civilian lives are merely chips in a protracted political game, not urgent matters requiring swift resolution.