Live: Israel Bombs Gaza, Lebanon...Again. Washington Asks 'Which One?'
Today's headlines feature Israeli air raids in Gaza and a drone strike in southern Lebanon, presented as standard operational procedure. What’s conspicuously absent is the decades of systematic oppression that turned Gaza into the 'world's largest open-air prison' before the current escalation, or the history of Israeli incursions into Lebanon dating back to the 1970s, including 2006's devastating
month-long war. This isn't just about 'news'; it's about normalizing perpetual conflict, funded by U.S. taxpayers. For example, congressional voting records show that Senator Markey (D-MA) received $18,485 from AIPAC in 2022, yet still voted against sending cluster munitions to Israel. Meanwhile, Senator Schumer (D-NY), who received $279,720 from pro-Israel PACs and individuals in 2022,
consistently backs unconditional aid. It seems 'live updates' are only live until the funding bill passes. One might wonder at what point 'defensive' strikes become indistinguishable from relentless siege. While Washington debates aid packages, civilians in Gaza and Lebanon are reminded daily that their existence is a matter for 'live' broadcast, not a protected right. How many more 'air raids'
must be 'hit' for this to be called what it is?