In a disturbing trend, Israeli bombs rained down on Gaza once again, killing more than 100 people, mostly women and children. This latest wave of strikes broke the weeks-old U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, which has been repeatedly broken with impunity by Israel.
According to health authorities, the bombardment marked the deadliest day since the ceasefire began on October 10. However, experts and Palestinians say that there is no ceasefire in place. Instead, it appears that Israel has used this period of relative calm to prepare for its next move, which may include further attacks or a mass expulsion of Palestinians from Gaza.
The Trump administration's role in brokering the ceasefire cannot be overstated. President Donald Trump "has a lot to gain" from continuing to tell the public that there is a ceasefire, according to Jonah Valdez, an Intercept reporter who spoke with Palestinians on the ground about their experiences during this time.
Trump recently pardoned billionaire crypto king Changpeng Zhao, whose company has done business benefiting the Trump family. Binance, the cryptocurrency trading platform founded by Zhao, became the biggest customer of the Trump family's venture, World Liberty Financial, just days after his pardon.
Critics say that this deal looks like pay-to-play and quid pro quo. "It's really astounding how much their money just comes from crypto now," said Matt Sledge, an Intercept reporter who has been covering the shady dealings of the Trump administration.
The situation in Gaza is dire. Innocent Palestinians are being killed, and Israel continues to restrict aid into the territory, violating the ceasefire agreement. The hospital system remains barely functioning, with basic necessities like food and medical supplies in short supply.
The Trump plan calls for reconstruction, but there are no clear avenues for that reconstruction yet. Instead, it appears that investment is going towards continued destruction of structures in Gaza.
This situation highlights the urgent need for press freedom to defend democracy. The Intercept has long covered authoritarian governments, billionaire oligarchs, and backsliding democracies around the world. We understand the challenge we face in Trump and the vital importance of press freedom in defending democracy.
As the situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate, it's essential that we stay informed and hold those in power accountable for their actions. The Intercept is independent of corporate interests and relies on your support to continue our work.
According to health authorities, the bombardment marked the deadliest day since the ceasefire began on October 10. However, experts and Palestinians say that there is no ceasefire in place. Instead, it appears that Israel has used this period of relative calm to prepare for its next move, which may include further attacks or a mass expulsion of Palestinians from Gaza.
The Trump administration's role in brokering the ceasefire cannot be overstated. President Donald Trump "has a lot to gain" from continuing to tell the public that there is a ceasefire, according to Jonah Valdez, an Intercept reporter who spoke with Palestinians on the ground about their experiences during this time.
Trump recently pardoned billionaire crypto king Changpeng Zhao, whose company has done business benefiting the Trump family. Binance, the cryptocurrency trading platform founded by Zhao, became the biggest customer of the Trump family's venture, World Liberty Financial, just days after his pardon.
Critics say that this deal looks like pay-to-play and quid pro quo. "It's really astounding how much their money just comes from crypto now," said Matt Sledge, an Intercept reporter who has been covering the shady dealings of the Trump administration.
The situation in Gaza is dire. Innocent Palestinians are being killed, and Israel continues to restrict aid into the territory, violating the ceasefire agreement. The hospital system remains barely functioning, with basic necessities like food and medical supplies in short supply.
The Trump plan calls for reconstruction, but there are no clear avenues for that reconstruction yet. Instead, it appears that investment is going towards continued destruction of structures in Gaza.
This situation highlights the urgent need for press freedom to defend democracy. The Intercept has long covered authoritarian governments, billionaire oligarchs, and backsliding democracies around the world. We understand the challenge we face in Trump and the vital importance of press freedom in defending democracy.
As the situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate, it's essential that we stay informed and hold those in power accountable for their actions. The Intercept is independent of corporate interests and relies on your support to continue our work.
another 100+ ppl killed in gaza and still no clear ceasefire 
it's like israel's just using this "ceasefire" as an excuse to prep for the next big assault... meanwhile trump's just making bank off crypto 
this pay-to-play deal reeks of corruption and it's not even subtle about it 
we need press freedom now more than ever to hold ppl in power accountable for their actions 
... I remember when I was a kid, the news about Israel and Gaza used to be all over the TV, but it's like we're living in a different world now. The Trump administration just pardoning Changpeng Zhao, that's crazy talk! I mean, what's next? Paying off politicians with crypto donations? 
It's like they're making up these deals as they go along.
. I remember when we had aid pouring into Haiti after Hurricane Katrina and it was such a relief, but this feels so much worse.
I'm still trying to wrap my head around this latest Israel-Gaza situation 
. And what really gets me is that Trump is profiting off of all this chaos 
. Like, his buddy Changpeng Zhao just got pardoned and now Binance is making bank off the Trump family's business ventures 
. The situation in Gaza is a total disaster 
, with innocent people getting killed and aid being restricted. We need to keep a close eye on this and make sure those in power are held accountable for their actions 
.
. Like, how much influence does crypto have over politics these days? Anyway, I'm glad Intercept is keeping it real about all this stuff 
. We need more journalists holding those in power accountable. Gaza is literally burning and we're still getting updates that the hospital system is barely functioning... food and medical supplies are scarce. It's like they want to destroy anything good in Gaza 
100+ innocent lives lost already and it's still all about the benjamins 