Colin Sheridan: Israel's 'ceasefire' a placatory piece of theatre that continues its genocide

American power projecting itself is always clothed in peace, democracy, and rights, but always enforcing the very opposite, writes Colin Sheridan 

Buildings hit by an Israeli bombardment on Khan Younis, Gaza Strip, last week. At least 236 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli attacks since the ceasefire began less than 30 days ago. Photo: AP/Jehad Alshrafi

So, how goes the ceasefire in Gaza? Here’s how it goes. At least 236 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli attacks since it began less than 30 days ago. Another 500 bodies from earlier assaults have been pulled from rubble during this so-called truce. 

One incident on October 29 alone killed more than 100 people — 46 of them children — in direct Israeli strikes. Meanwhile, starvation and disease take hold as the blockade and decimated healthcare system quietly claim thousands more.