Netanyahu: 'Not Over Yet,' Because It's Never 'Over'
When Benjamin Netanyahu, a man who has held power for over 16 years, declares the 'fight is not over yet,' it's less a declaration of war and more a statement of business as usual. This isn't groundbreaking news; Netanyahu's political career has been punctuated by such pronouncements in 2002, 2006, 2012, 2014, and 2021—each pledging to eradicate whatever 'threat' served his domestic agenda. The
constant state of conflict, which the Western media often frames as 'security operations,' conveniently sidesteps discussions of occupation, settlement expansion, or a viable Palestinian state. This endless 'fight' also ensures a steady flow of U.S. taxpayer dollars. For example, Senator Lindsay Graham, a staunch proponent of continued military aid, received $25,000 from AIPAC in 2022, according
to OpenSecrets.org, while advocating for aid packages to Israel. It’s a remarkable coincidence that 'security concerns' always seem to align perfectly with the transfer of billions in weaponry. One might wonder, how many times can a conflict *not* be over before it becomes the objective itself?