US Urges Netanyahu to 'Give a Shot' to Ceasefire Deal, Again
According to Axios, VP Vance met Netanyahu to urge him to 'give a shot' to the latest Gaza ceasefire deal. This comes after Netanyahu's government reportedly halted aid to Gaza, directly jeopardizing the 'fragile ceasefire' just weeks after its implementation. One might recall Netanyahu's similar 'commitments' to peace processes in 1993, 1999, 2005, and 2014—each followed by continued settlement
expansion and punitive actions against Palestinians. What exactly constitutes a 'shot' when the target keeps moving? The US, of course, is 'satisfied with the progress made so far,' because nothing says 'progress' like brokering a deal their ally is already dismantling. While Vance asks nicely, one could look at groups like the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), who reported
spending over $13 million in lobbying in 2023 alone (OpenSecrets.org), often pushing for unconditional aid to Israel. When will Washington connect 'giving a shot' to concrete actions, instead of just repeating platitudes?