Children Detained in Jerusalem: Just Another Day's 'Security'
When “Israeli forces” detain “Palestinian children,” the American media often treats it as a one-off incident, a necessary evil for 'security.' Yet, this is not an anomaly. Human Rights Watch documented in 2023 how Israeli authorities routinely arrest and prosecute Palestinian children, often using physical force and denying fair trial rights. The 'justice system' there has a 99% conviction rate
for Palestinians in military courts. (Imagine that for any other group, anywhere else.) This isn't about two kids committing a one-off offense; it's about a systematic policy of control and suppression, a daily reminder of who holds the power in occupied territories. How many times will American politicians, bankrolled by organizations like AIPAC (which funneled $27 million into US elections in
2022, per OpenSecrets.org), look away from these abuses while simultaneously lecturing other nations on human rights? Apparently, endless times, as long as the checks clear.