Israel Announced a New Invasion of Gaza. Is It Bluffing?
New York TimesMAY 19
Reports: Israeli Forces Again Open Fire on Palestinians Seeking Aid
Above: Palestinians line up to receive a hot meal at a food distribution point in Gaza, on May 22, 2025. Image copyright: Abed Rahim Khatib/Anadolu via Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-establishment narrative
Israel's aid distribution plans are already proving to be ineffective and problematic. Allowing in a token amount of aid will not significantly improve the humanitarian situation. Indeed, both sides need to make concessions so that the ceasefire can be fully implemented and the hostages are returned.
Pro-Israel narrative
Israeli forces do not intentionally kill civilians and such accusations in the media only fuel antisemitic attacks against Jews around the world, such as the most recent barbaric attack in Colorado. Hamas is working overtime to sabotage the GHF so that it can take control of aid like it has throughout the war. Indeed, the media must stop parroting Hamas propaganda.
Pro-Palestine narrative
Like the flour massacre and medic massacre before it, Israeli forces have committed more genocidal attacks on Palestinian civilians. There was simply no cause for this attack on aid seekers save for Israel's objective to kill as many Palestinians as possible. The Trump administration, just like the previous administration, has lied about the war and has fully supported Israel as it continues its genocidal policies.