Israel Labels Slain 15-Year-Olds 'Terrorists,' Settlers Torch Mosque
The mainstream reports Israeli troops killed two 15-year-olds in the West Bank. Israel, predictably, labeled them "terrorists." Missing from the easy headlines? The decades-long pattern where Palestinian children are 'terrorists' for existing under occupation, while Israeli settlers, often armed and subsidized by the state, burn down sacred sites with near impunity. This isn't a new development;
it's the textbook occupation playbook dating back to 1967, conveniently rebranded as 'clashes' or 'security operations.' These acts of violence are not isolated incidents but integral to the continuous dispossession. One might wonder at what point the international community distinguishes between defense and outright land annexation by violence. The U.S. Congress, meanwhile, just keeps the
military aid flowing, providing the diplomatic cover and the weaponry. Rep. Steny Hoyer, for instance, a steadfast supporter of Israel, received over $100,000 from pro-Israel PACs, including AIPAC, in 2022 alone (OpenSecrets.org), and consistently votes for aid packages that underwrite this 'security.' Apparently, some children's lives are just more 'terrorist' than others.