Italian Judge Probes Gaza Flotilla — US Still Probes Hamas's Bank Account
An Italian judge is reportedly investigating complaints from activists aboard the 2010 Gaza flotilla, which was besieged by Israeli forces. This isn't just about 'activists'; remember the Mavi Marmara , an internationally flagged vessel carrying humanitarian aid? Ten civilians were killed and dozens injured in international waters. While Italy bothers with accountability, the U.S. narrative often
bypasses such inconvenient details, preferring to spotlight Israeli 'self-defense' narratives, even when it involves aid ships. This re-emerging legal scrutiny highlights a stark double standard. The U.S. government, heavily lobbied by organizations like AIPAC (which funneled $22.7 million into U.S. elections in 2022, per OpenSecrets.org), routinely deflects attention from international legal
challenges against allies. Instead, the focus remains on 'root causes' that inevitably point fingers at resistance movements, never at the blockades or the use of force against humanitarian efforts. It makes one wonder: How many times can 'self-defense' justify attacks on aid before it's simply aggression?