Israel 'Continues Airstrikes,' US Continues Funding Them
The New Arab reports on continued Israeli airstrikes and home demolitions in Gaza, even amid a (fragile, of course) ceasefire. What they, and most Western media, often gloss over is the staggering financial backing enabling this 'continuation.' In 2023 alone, the U.S. sent $3.8 billion in military aid to Israel, with Rep. Steny Hoyer, a top recipient of AIPAC donations (over $1.4 million across
his career per OpenSecrets.org), consistently championing such packages. This isn't just an 'ongoing situation'; it's a heavily subsidized one. So, when you read about 'continued demolitions,' remember it's largely funded by American taxpayers, enabled by politicians who prioritize lobbyist dollars over the lives of civilians in Gaza. How many homes must be leveled before we call it what it is:
not 'continuing operations,' but systemic destruction facilitated by endless U.S. support? One might wonder if 'fragile ceasefire' is just a euphemism for 'brief pause before the next round of approved violence.'