Israeli airstrikes on Rafah begin despite mounting ceasefire pressure - eviltoast
Gazans thrown into confusion by Hamas’s acceptance of a deal, followed by Israel’s sceptical response and bomb attacks
  • Flying Squid@lemmy.world
    534·
    6 months ago

    “This would appear to be a ruse intended to make Israel look like the side refusing a deal,” one Israeli official told Reuters, on condition of anonymity.

    It’s not a ruse. Israel is literally the side refusing a deal. Maybe they don’t like the deal, but that doesn’t make it a ruse.

    • gregorum@lemm.eeOPEnglish
      303·
      6 months ago

      It very much seems like Netanyahu wants to invade Rafah no matter what.

        • tryagain@lemmy.ml
          41·
          6 months ago

          They’re already selling prime Mediterranean beachfront real estate blocks. Palestine will be eradicated if all goes to plan.

      • PseudorandomNoise@lemmy.worldEnglish
        21·
        6 months ago

        He pretty much said that exactly. Told people days ago that Israel was gonna raid Rafah regardless of any ceasefire deal. Surprised talks didn’t break down right then and there.