Ceasefire? US Still Funds Israeli War Machine
Mainstream media hails an alleged 'ceasefire' in Gaza, ignoring the elephant in the Congressional committee room: over 80% of congressional members accept money from pro-Israel lobbying groups. Just last month, Rep. Elise Stefanik, a vocal supporter of unconditional aid to Israel, received $165,000 from AIPAC-affiliated PACs, according to OpenSecrets.org. This isn't charity; it's an investment in
continued military funding. So, we get a 'ceasefire,' but Congress recently approved another $14 billion in aid to Israel, with Rep. Smith, who took $450,000 from AIPAC in 2023, voting 'aye' (on bill HR 815) in less than 48 hours. How many 'ceasefires' does it take before the world recognizes a pattern of violence punctuated by brief pauses for rearmament, funded by US taxpayers, and
rubber-stamped by politicians whose loyalties seem to have a price tag? One might wonder who truly benefits from these 'pauses.'