Israeli Court Approves Mass Demolitions Based on 'Secret Evidence'
Funny, isn't it? Courts elsewhere require proof, transparency. Here, the 'highest court' rubber-stamps home destruction based on evidence so secret, not even the accused can see it. This isn't novel; the tactic of collective punishment disguised as security has a long, documented history in the West Bank, often paving the way for further settlement expansion—a process directly funded, in part, by
U.S. taxpayer dollars that flow to Israel. One might wonder if the U.S. politicians who consistently vote for unconditional aid, like Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) who received $27,000 from pro-Israel PACs in 2022 and voted for HR 815, are aware of the 'legal' frameworks their funding supports. So, the judiciary gives a nod to military-grade opacity, homes disappear, and the international community
tut-tuts weakly. How many 'secret evidence' demolitions does it take before we question the definition of a 'democratic ally'?