Gaza genocide continues despite ceasefire
The announcement of a ceasefire in Gaza was good news. Despite being hailed as a diplomatic breakthrough, facts paint a darker picture.
Israel’s response to the Oct. 7, 2023, attack was never defensible. It dropped hundreds of massive bunker buster bombs on the small enclave despite not knowing where the hostages were held and despite knowing that Gaza was densely populated with children and families. By inflicting indiscriminate killing and maximum damage, Israel exposed its genocidal intent from the very start.
Instead of restraining Israel’s devastating attacks, Washington rushed more weapons and more aid to super-charge the carnage. Congress cheered right along (including our four legislators).
Over the next two years, Washington actively undermined all ceasefire efforts. We vetoed six UN ceasefire resolutions, continued sending powerful weapons, defunded humanitarian aid agencies and condemned international legal bodies critical of Israel.
Not until Gaza was virtually wiped off the face of the Earth did Israel suddenly “agree” to a ceasefire with Trump posturing as deal maker. In reality, this ceasefire just signaled a new phase in the Gaza genocide. The “hot war” may have ended but Israel is still dropping bombs and still blocking desperately needed food and aid. Washington talks tough but does nothing while Gazans are still facing existential death and desolation.
Make no mistake, the genocide continues and we are still complicit.