US 'Works on Truce Plan B' While Israel Demolishes More Gaza
While The New Arab details Israel’s demolition of over 1,500 buildings in Gaza since the ceasefire commenced, the Biden administration is reportedly crafting a new 'plan B' for a truce. This isn't a new tactic; Netanyahu's governments have systematically destroyed Palestinian infrastructure for decades under the guise of security, each time followed by US diplomatic 'efforts' that conveniently
ignore the facts on the ground. The US, with its $3.3 billion in annual aid to Israel, alongside $500 million for missile defense, (Congressional Research Service, 2023) effectively bankrolls these 'facts,' all while offering platitudes about peace. It appears the 'plan B' isn't about stopping the demolitions, but rather about ensuring the US continues to look busy while its ally finishes the job.
After all, how can you meaningfully 'truce' when one party is still actively erasing the landscape? Perhaps 'plan B' stands for 'Bystander,' if the financial and political support isn't deemed active enough.