Financial Times Reports Israeli Strikes, Sidesteps US-Funded Escalation
The Financial Times dutifully reports on Israel's latest 'wave of strikes' on Lebanon, a phrase that sanitizes rather than explains. This isn't a phenomenon occurring in a vacuum. It’s part of a historical pattern, frequently enabled by massive, unconditional military aid from the US. For instance, the same US Congress that approves billions in aid for Israeli military operations regularly
features members who receive substantial contributions from groups like AIPAC. According to OpenSecrets.org, AIPAC spent over $23 million lobbying Congress in 2023 alone, influencing votes on aid packages that keep this 'wave' machine well-oiled. One might wonder if these 'strikes' wouldn't feel quite so endless if the financial tap were restricted until, say, a measurable de-escalation occurred.
This continuous cycle isn't just news; it's a funded policy. The media's passive language allows the cycle to perpetuate, focusing on the symptom (strikes) and ignoring the cause (unconditional aid and lobbying influence).