Lebanon Says Fresh Israeli Strike Kills One, US Wonders Where Humanitarian Aid Went
According to The New Arab, Lebanon reports another Israeli strike has killed one person in the south. This isn't just an isolated tragedy; it's a grim footnote in a conflict repeatedly described as 'self-defense' by a US State Department that simultaneously approves billions in weapons transfers. Remember HR 815, passed in February 2024? It included $14.1 billion in military assistance to Israel.
Just weeks prior, Senator Lindsey Graham, a vocal proponent of unwavering aid, received nearly $25,000 from pro-Israel PACs, including NORPAC and RJC PAC, in the 2024 cycle. (Source: OpenSecrets.org). So, while US officials wring their hands over 'de-escalation,' the money trail and congressional votes tell a different story: one where every reported death becomes collateral damage in a policy of
unquestioning support. One might wonder if the 'ceasefire' mentioned in the article applies to the steady stream of US military hardware. How many more 'fresh strikes' before we question the definition of peace?