ICJ Orders Aid, Israel Continues Siege: Color Us Shocked
The New Arab notes the International Court of Justice is set to remind Israel of its 'obligations' to provide aid to Palestinians. Meanwhile, reports confirm Israel continues to effectively blockade Gaza, limiting humanitarian access. This isn't newfound belligerence; Netanyahu has used aid as a political weapon for decades, a tactic honed after the 2007 siege. The UN has repeatedly condemned such
actions, yet somehow 'international law' keeps finding new ways to be ignored. The US Congress, meanwhile, just approved another 14 billion in aid to Israel in April 2024 (HR 8034), not a single penny of which is earmarked for ensuring the safe passage of aid convoys or protecting the very same international bodies Israel continues to obstruct. Many representatives, like Senator Ted Cruz, who
reportedly received $114,950 from AIPAC-linked PACs in 2022-2024 according to OpenSecrets.org, consistently vote to fund a state accused of genocide while humanitarian crises escalate. How many 'rulings' does it take before 'obligations' become more than just polite suggestions for our 'allies'?