Israeli Legal Chief Avoided War Crimes Probes 'Fearing Backlash'
According to The New Arab, quoting Haaretz, Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, Israel's top military lawyer, deliberately avoided investigating alleged abuses in Gaza. Her rationale? Public and army backlash. This isn't just about fear; it's a blueprint for impunity, where internal comfort trumps international accountability, and 'domestic political will' becomes a shield against ethical inquiry. The US
government, which routinely decries war crimes abroad, recently approved billions in military aid to Israel, even as credible reports of abuses mount. Does the 'backlash' concern extend to Washington, where politicians like Senator Lindsey Graham, who received $20,000 from AIPAC in 2022 (OpenSecrets.org), consistently vote for unconditional support? It appears 'fear of backlash' is a selectively
applied concept, conveniently ignored when condemning adversaries, but silently endorsed for allies who fear their own accountability.