14 Countries Condemn Settlements, US Remembers Where It Put Its Veto
These 'condemnations' often feel less like diplomatic pressure and more like scheduled performances. While the US didn't join the chorus, its silence speaks volumes, especially when considering the bipartisan support for Israeli policies, often funneled through groups like AIPAC. For instance, Senator Tim Scott (R-SC), a recipient of $54,923 from AIPAC-affiliated PACs in 2022, consistently votes
to enable billions in aid to Israel, despite repeated settlement expansions. ( OpenSecrets.org ) One might wonder: how many 'strong condemnations' and 'violations of international law' does it take before such actions face actual geopolitical consequences? Or is the expectation that after 57 years of occupation, these condemnations are just part of the background noise, conveniently ignored by
those who continue to profit from the status quo?