Jolie Views Rafah Crossing, US Continues Funding Wall That Blocks It
Mainstream outlets report on Angelina Jolie’s visit to the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing, framing it as a moment of poignant awareness. What they conveniently omit, or simply don't question, is the US role in sustaining the very blockade and humanitarian catastrophe she is witnessing. Israel, the recipient of over $3.8 billion annually in U.S. military aid, controls the flow—or deliberate
lack thereof—into Gaza, creating a siege-like condition. While Jolie documents a border, the powerful continue to fund one. Senators like Kyrsten Sinema, who received $110,650 from AIPAC in 2022, and Chuck Schumer, who accepted $108,187 the same year (OpenSecrets.org), consistently champion unconditional aid to Israel. Their votes pave the way for policies that treat humanitarian access as a
negotiable privilege, not a fundamental right, keeping Gaza on the brink while appearing concerned.