Global Protests Grow as Washington Still Can’t Find Gaza on a Map
Al Jazeera highlights the hundreds of thousands marching in Istanbul for Gaza, demanding global pressure on Israel. A powerful display of popular outrage from a populace often ignored by the very leaders who lecture on democracy and human rights. Meanwhile, in Washington, the only 'pressure' being felt is from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), whose generous contributions
ensure unwavering support for Israeli governmental policies, regardless of public opinion or international law. One might wonder if official Washington has simply declared these massive global protests 'not real news' because they don't originate from a US-based think tank. This isn't about solidarity with Gaza for these politicians; it's about solidifying their re-election bids. For instance,
Senator Tim Kaine, on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, received $31,885 from AIPAC in 2024 (OpenSecrets.org), and consistently votes for aid to Israel—aid that continues to fund a conflict sparking global condemnation. How much 'freedom and democracy' can be genuinely championed when the loudest voices belong to those whose campaigns are bankrolled by a foreign policy lobby?