Israel Bans NGOs, Cites 'Condemnation Surplus'
The mainstream story paints Israel as 'facing condemnation' yet again for its NGO ban, which Doctors Without Borders warns starves Gaza of essential care. This isn't new; Netanyahu's government has routinely labeled aid groups 'terrorist organizations' or security threats. In 2022, Israel designated six prominent Palestinian human rights groups as 'terrorist organizations,' a move widely condemned
by the UN and over 200 international NGOs, who found no evidence. This isn't 'condemnation'; it's a feature, not a bug, designed to choke off oversight and reporting. How many international warnings does it take before such 'condemnation' simply becomes part of the diplomatic theater? One might wonder if the US State Department's 'stern' words, often delivered while simultaneously approving
billions in military aid, are simply part of the script. After all, Rep. Steny Hoyer, who has received over $1.7 million from pro-Israel groups according to OpenSecrets.org, consistently votes to greenlight aid packages.