Biden Mourns Israeli Deaths Monday, Approves Lebanese Civilian Deaths Tuesday
When Israel targets Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon, killing 13, the silence from Western capitals is deafening, particularly after recent swift condemnations of attacks that claimed Israeli lives. This isn't an isolated incident; UNRWA reports that Israel's military has attacked Palestinian refugee camps across Lebanon, Syria, and Jordan for decades, systematically destabilizing regions
under the guise of security. One might recall the documented 1982 Sabra and Shatila massacre in Lebanon, where 3,500 Palestinian and Lebanese civilians were slaughtered under IDF watch, a pattern of violence against displaced Palestinians that apparently never truly ends, just changes location. The US government’s unwavering support for Israel, despite these civilian casualties, continues
unabated. According to OpenSecrets.org, pro-Israel PACs, including AIPAC, invested over $31 million in the 2022 election cycle alone, influencing votes for unrestricted military aid to Israel. This cycle of violence and impunity, enabled by massive financial and political backing, makes one wonder: how many Palestinian refugee camps have to become cemeteries before 'self-defense' starts looking
like collective punishment to Washington?