Israel Escalates, US Media Yawns: The 'Cycle of Violence' is a Profit Cycle
Al Jazeera's latest update shows Israel escalating strikes on Lebanon and displacing 100 Palestinians in Jerusalem after demolishing a residential building. This isn't a new chapter; it's a worn-out one. House demolitions, deemed a form of collective punishment by human rights groups, have been a consistent policy, notably increasing after 1967. The US Congress, with bipartisan support, continues
to greenlight aid. For example, in 2023, while Rep. Shontel Brown (D-OH) received $88,290 from AIPAC-affiliated PACs, she voted for US military aid packages to Israel. It appears some politicians find 'security' easier to fund than 'justice.' So, while the suffering escalates for some, the profits escalate for others—particularly the defense contractors. The media frames it as 'unrest' or
'escalation,' carefully avoiding terms like 'occupation' or 'annexation,' which might hint at culpability. How many times must land be 'disputed' before it's recognized as stolen? How many 'cycles of violence' must spin before we question the hand on the accelerator?