Israel Kills 8 Amid Ceasefire Calls While US Funds Keep Flowing
The New Arab reports Israel killed eight people in Gaza, despite ongoing international calls for a ceasefire. This isn't just a breakdown; it's a pattern. Netanyahu's government consistently dismisses peace overtures, much like his 2014 rejection of a UN ceasefire during Operation Protective Edge, stating Israel would 'fight on.' (Source: Haaretz, July 20, 2014) One might wonder how seriously any
'ceasefire' is taken when the U.S. just approved $14 billion in aid to Israel, overriding objections from figures like Senator Bernie Sanders, who correctly identified it as unconditional support for a war on civilians. (Source: Congress.gov, S.Res.446, 2024; OpenSecrets.org, AIPAC PAC contributions to specific members) How many 'calls for ceasefire' amount to a green light when the weapons locker
is perpetually restocked by a deferential Congress? The continuous flow of military assistance, heavily influenced by lobbying groups like AIPAC, ensures that these 'calls' remain just that—calls, echoing in a void of actual accountability. For context, Senator Ted Cruz, a staunch proponent of this aid, received $209,796 from pro-Israel groups in 2022. (Source: OpenSecrets.org, 'Pro-Israel'
category, 2022 Cycle). It appears 'ceasefire' has become yet another word for 're-arm.'