Excellent news! Israel has agreed to simply accept Biden’s ceasefire deal so long as it will possibly maintain combating. That is from CNN:
Israeli assertion on Tuesday indicated it was poised to formally signal as much as the present ceasefire plan for Gaza, whereas on the similar time sustaining the liberty to maintain combating. CNN
Are you able to see how absurd that is? It’s just like the fats man who agrees to go on a food regimen so long as he can nonetheless eat as a lot as he needs. It’s nonsense.
A ceasefire is a ceasefire. It’s the termination of hostilities and an finish to the combating. Interval. Israeli’s lawyerly wordplay doesn’t change the which means of the phrase or twist it to suit Israel’s strategic agenda. It’s semantical gymnastics meant to hoodwink the general public.
We shouldn’t must level this out, however the media seems to be urgent the difficulty by fastidiously rephrasing Israel’s deliberate misunderstanding of what “ceasefire” means. Now –within the final 24 hours– they’ve barely modified their method once more to higher conceal their trickery. Now, as a substitute of claiming {that a} ceasefire permits them “the liberty to maintain combating”, they’re saying that “the ceasefire plan allows its conflict objectives.”
There’s a refined distinction, however the which means is similar. Israel needs to proceed slaughtering civilians whereas saying they’re in compliance with the ceasefire. It boggles the thoughts to assume they’d put a lot effort into discovering a benign phrase for ‘persevering with the killing’.
So, what’s actually happening behind this deceptive language?
That’s straightforward. Israel needs it to appear to be they’re cooperating with the Biden-backed ceasefire deal whereas persevering with their army operation in Gaza. That’s it in a nutshell. Check out this Tuesday article at Newsweek:
Amid conflicting narratives over U.S. President Joe Biden’s newest push for a ceasefire… an Israeli official has advised Newsweek that the U.S. proposal aligns with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s objective of inflicting a long-lasting, decisive defeat in opposition to the Palestinian motion.“Israel won’t finish the conflict earlier than attaining all its conflict targets: destroying Hamas’ army and governing capabilities, releasing all of the hostages and making certain Gaza doesn’t pose a risk to Israel sooner or later,” the Israeli official advised Newsweek on background.
“The proposal introduced allows Israel to attain these objectives and Israel will certainly accomplish that,” the Israeli official mentioned. Israel Official Says Biden Ceasefire Plan Permits IDF to Destroy Hamas, Newsweek
Clearly, the ceasefire proposal does NOT align with Netanyahu’s plan to maintain combating or it wouldn’t be a ceasefire. Proper?
However the foofaraw over the which means of “ceasefire” is only one of many cringe-worthy particulars linked to Biden’s ham-fisted Gaza coverage. There’s additionally the administration’s wacko messaging downside. For instance, on Tuesday:
Joe Biden introduced that the ceasefire decision (accredited by the Safety Council on Monday) was “Israel’s proposal.”Additionally, on Tuesday, Secretary of State Anthony Blinken mentioned the ceasefire decision was “Israel’s proposal.”
U.S. Nationwide Safety Spokesperson John Kirby repeated the identical declare that “This was an Israeli proposal.
And simply to spherical it off, UN Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield mentioned the identical factor in an interview with Wolf Blitzer including that “Israel has already accepted this deal.”
Naturally, their claims had been uncritically reiterated in all of the media: This was an Israeli proposal.
However none of it was true. It was all lies.
And, simply hours after Blinken made his case to the media, Netanyahu’s workplace issued the next assertion:
“The declare that Israel agreed to finish the conflict earlier than attaining all its objectives is a complete lie,” …
As you’ll be able to see, Netanyahu had little interest in pulling his punches. He principally learn Blinken the ‘riot act’ in what-amounts-to a humiliating slapdown.
Now, you’d assume that in case you had simply been uncovered to the world as a liar, you would possibly present a little bit of disgrace or regret. However not Blinken. With out lacking a beat, the mercurial Secretary tweaked his talking-points from “That is Israel’s deal” to ‘it’s all Hamas’ fault’, which is the blame-shifting narrative he’s prattling right now. Right here he’s on Twitter:
My message to governments and folks all through the area is that this: If you wish to alleviate the horrible struggling in Gaza, to get all of the hostages dwelling, to place Israelis and Palestinians on the trail to sturdy peace — then press Hamas to say sure to the ceasefire. Anthony Blinken @SecBlinken
Yeah, as a result of Hamas is the impediment to peace. Received that?
Even Reuters is reporting that Hamas has accepted the ceasefire deal. And but Blinken, Biden and the state division cronies proceed to let you know that Hamas has not accepted the deal. Make it make sense! pic.twitter.com/WLjt25YAQc
— Sabby Sabs (@SabbySabs2) June 12, 2024
What Blinken fails to say in his tweet is that Netanyahu by no means had any intention of accepting a ceasefire, actually, he has mentioned repeatedly that there will probably be no everlasting ceasefire till Hamas is destroyed and the hostages are freed. There’s no wiggle-room within the Israeli place in any respect. Netanyahu and his lieutenants are extra decided than ever to attain their maximalist strategic targets. And Blinken helps these targets which is why he shifted his consideration from Netanyahu (the true downside) to Hamas.
However you bought handy it to him, Blinken’s efficiency has been a outstanding show of diplomatic choreography. Give it some thought: He was despatched to Israel to influence the 2 fighters to search out widespread floor and finish the hostilities. However after simply in the future of selling Biden’s deal, he switched into full Zionist-mode by covering-up Netanyahu’s intransigence whereas scapegoating Hamas for just about every thing.
No matter occurred to the “trustworthy dealer” idea? Right here’s Blinken once more:
Hamas requested for modifications within the hostage deal proposal – some are workable and a few are unworkable. Hamas may have replied with one phrase – sure. As an alternative they introduced extra modifications – a few of them go additional than their earlier positions”@Megatron_ron
What modifications?
Hamas has welcomed the Biden-backed ceasefire from the start as was reported by CNN, Reuters and plenty of different information companies. Within the phrases of 1 Hamas official:
“We would like a ceasefire,” (however) the “burden is on the Israeli facet to implement this decision.”
However now that Netanyahu has rejected the ceasefire, the media has to make it appear to be Hamas is the ‘unhealthy man’. That is from Axios:
Secretary of State Tony Blinken mentioned Wednesday that Hamas has not accepted the U.S.-backed proposal for a hostage and ceasefire deal and introduced “quite a few modifications” that transcend its earlier positions….Israeli officers mentioned on Tuesday that Hamas successfully rejected the proposal, which President Biden introduced in a speech 12 days in the past…. Talking from Doha after assembly with the Prime Minister of Qatar, Blinken mentioned: “Hamas proposed quite a few modifications to the proposal that was on the desk. A number of the modifications are workable and a few aren’t.” Blinken says Hamas didn’t settle for ceasefire deal, Axios
This isn’t even remotely true. It’s simply extra blame-shifting. In fact, Hamas needs a ceasefire. Does anybody significantly assume they wish to see one other 30,000 Palestinians slaughtered by Israel. In fact, not. And their calls for are modest and cheap.
What does Hamas need? That is from NPR:
Hamas needs a assured finish to the conflict, elimination of Israeli troops from the Egypt-Gaza border and a say through which Palestinian prisoners get launched…. However Israel says it gained’t agree to finish the conflict till it ensures Hamas will now not govern Gaza. NPR
These aren’t simply cheap calls for; they’re explicitly required beneath the Biden ceasefire proposal. And that is what the overwhelming majority of Individuals need too. (See chart beneath) They need an finish to the combating, an finish to the killing, and an finish to the genocide.
Solely Israel opposes these measures. Solely Israel sees some benefit to persevering with the slaughter and mayhem. Solely Israel needs extra civilians to endure and die. And, judging by his efficiency, Blinken’s sympathies align extra with Israel’s than they do with the nationwide safety pursuits of the USA.
What’s clear is that Secretary Blinken is significantly extra keen on shielding the intractable Netanyahu from blame and advancing the strategic pursuits of the Jewish state than he’s with ending the butchery of harmless civilians or salvaging what’s left of America’s tattered repute. Maybe, he’s enjoying on the incorrect group?
In keeping with a latest survey performed by Knowledge for Progress, carried out from June 5-6, a majority of U.S. doubtless voters help the proposed ceasefire deal geared toward ending the conflict in Gaza.
The survey exhibits {that a} majority of voters categorical help for withholding army help… pic.twitter.com/VU7OEsWZNP
— Quds Information Community (@QudsNen) June 13, 2024
