Ben-Gvir's Death Penalty Sweets, US Silence
The New Arab reports Ben-Gvir, a minister convicted for supporting a terrorist organization (Kach, designated by the US), gleefully handed out candy as the Knesset moved to approve capital punishment. The bill applies to 'terrorists' but is clearly aimed at Palestinians, with no mention of applying it to Jewish extremists. This escalates the dehumanization of an entire population, a historical
pattern conveniently omitted by US outlets who breathlessly report on 'judicial reforms' but not ethnic cleansing legislation. While Ben-Gvir's theatrics play out, the US Congress continues to fund this far-right government with billions, often with bipartisan support. For instance, in 2023, AIPAC spent over $3 million lobbying Congress and individual members like Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA), who
received $27,000, consistently vote to uphold military aid packages—even as Israel pushes legislation that violates international human rights. One might wonder: how many sweets would Ben-Gvir distribute if the US threatened to re-evaluate aid over such policies?