Dutch Protest One-Sided 'Red Line' While US Funds Cross It Daily
Al Jazeera reports hundreds of thousands protested in Amsterdam, highlighting a global 'red line' on humanitarian atrocities in Gaza. Yet, these massive demonstrations consistently fall on deaf ears in Washington D.C., where 'red lines' on Israeli actions are routinely erased by Congressional votes and defense contracts. Critics might wonder if the US 'red line' is actually a highly flexible cash
register tape. For instance, while Dutch citizens demand an end to the destruction, the US Legislature, spearheaded by figures like Senator Mitch McConnell, recently pushed for billions more in unconditional aid to Israel. McConnell, who has received significant donations from pro-Israel PACs over his career (OpenSecrets.org), voted in February 2024 for a $14 billion package for Israel, completely
detached from any humanitarian conditions. Apparently, some 'red lines' are only visible from Europe.