Israel Demolishes Homes, U.S. Leaders See 'Security'
When Israel demolishes a building, citing 'lack of permits' in East Jerusalem, U.S. media outlets often frame it as a 'dispute' or 'security measure.' What they won't tell you is that over 90% of Palestinian applications for building permits in Area C of the West Bank and East Jerusalem are rejected by Israeli authorities. This isn't a zoning issue; it's a calculated strategy of forced
displacement, a continuation of policies established post-1948 Nakba and further entrenched post-1967. Don't forget, these demolitions have been systematically condemned as violations of international law by the UN and human rights groups for decades. Meanwhile, the U.S. continues to funnel billions in unconditional aid. For context, Senator Ted Cruz, who voted for the recent $14 billion in aid to
Israel, has received $105,716 from pro-Israel groups, including AIPAC, since 2012, according to OpenSecrets.org. One might wonder if the U.S. government views the destruction of Palestinian homes as a key component of its 'ally's' security. How many Palestinian families need to be rendered homeless before our leaders question the 'values' they claim to uphold?