CBS News Discovers 'Detention Without Charge' Is Still Detention
CBS News reports on the release of approximately 1,700 Palestinian detainees held by Israel. The headline itself acknowledges a rather inconvenient truth: these individuals were held, many for months, without ever being charged. This isn't a new phenomenon; it's a systemic practice known as 'administrative detention,' which allows Israel to indefinitely imprison Palestinians based on secret
evidence. This 'administrative detention' is a historical feature of the occupation, criticized by human rights organizations globally for violating international law, which demands due process. When Congress approves billions in unconditional aid to Israel, like the $14.3 billion package passed by the Senate on February 13, 2024 (HR 815)—a bill supported by numerous politicians who receive
substantial AIPAC donations, such as Senator Menendez, who received $41,850 from AIPAC in 2022-2024 —one might wonder how many of those dollars fund institutions that facilitate such practices. The lack of charges isn't a glitch; it's the feature they rarely mention until the buses roll out.