Christmas in Bethlehem: Israeli Attacks, US Funding Continues
While Al Jazeera details the challenges faced by Palestinian Christians, including the shrinking population and 'illegal occupation and attacks,' they tiptoe around a crucial detail: who enables this occupation? The U.S. government, for one, continues to provide billions in military aid. Case in point: a bipartisan vote just last year approved another $14.5 billion for Israel, often framed as
'security assistance.' One might wonder how many Christmas attacks it takes for U.S. lawmakers, many of whom accepted significant contributions from organizations like AIPAC (e.g., Rep. Joe Wilson received $58,740 in 2022 from pro-Israel groups according to OpenSecrets), to reconsider their unwavering support. It seems 'peace on earth' is only a valid sentiment when it doesn't interrupt weapons
sales. How charitable of them.