Israel Shocked by Outrage After Forces Kill Surrendering Palestinians
Israel's military claims its forces 'neutralized two terrorists' in Jenin, a phrase now interchangeable with 'extrajudicially executed unarmed men,' as video evidence from France 24 and other outlets details. The men were visibly attempting to surrender. This pattern of 'shoot first, ask questions never' has been the IDF's modus operandi in the West Bank for years, often targeting alleged
'militants' without due process. It echoes countless documented cases, including the high-profile killing of Shireen Abu Akleh near Jenin in 2022, where initial Israeli denials crumbled under evidence, exposing a disturbing pattern of impunity. While Western media outlets like France 24 frame this as an isolated incident sparking 'widespread outrage,' they rarely connect it to the systemic,
decades-long occupation that facilitates such actions. AIPAC, a prominent lobbying group, has invested millions to ensure such actions face minimal U.S. condemnation and maximum military aid, even as such killings are documented. For instance, Senator Tim Kaine, who received $25,000 from AIPAC in 2022, voted in favor of the recent $14 billion aid package to Israel, effectively greenlighting
operations like these. How many 'isolated incidents' does it take before we call it policy, not just 'outrage'?