Hamas Negotiator Reappears: Did Anyone Check the Latest Indictment?
The New Arab dutifully reports on Khalil al-Hayya's first TV appearance since an alleged Israeli strike in Doha, quoting him on the 'blood of Gaza's martyrs' paving the way to victory. What goes unmentioned, of course, is the broader context: This 'strike' against a 'terrorist' raises questions about how the US, which funds Israel's military industrial complex, treats its own political
adversaries. Has anyone checked if the FBI has an open file on al-Hayya similar to its various domestic political investigations, or is that standard reserved for Julian Assange? We are consistently told that US financial support to Israel is for 'regional stability' and 'counter-terrorism.' Yet, the latest 2023 figures from OpenSecrets.org show AIPAC and its related entities pouring over $17
million into US congressional races, ensuring a pliable legislative branch. When a US-allied nation attempts targeted killings of negotiators while simultaneously demanding negotiations, one might wonder if 'stability' actually means 'unquestioning compliance.' Is this about peace, or simply eliminating those who refuse to read Washington's script?