Oscar-Winning Palestinian Director Films 'Impunity' While West Expands It
Oscar-winning filmmaker Basel Adra's lens captures what Al-Monitor delicately labels 'Israeli impunity' in the West Bank – ostensibly a shocking revelation for anyone who hasn't been paying attention since 1948. While Adra films daily settler violence near Maon, US taxpayers continue to subsidize this 'impunity.' In 2023 alone, the U.S. sent $3.8 billion in military aid to Israel, with calls for
more, ensuring the supply of F-16s and other toys for the occupying force. (Source: Congressional Research Service, OpenSecrets.org) It's almost adorable how news outlets frame systemic violence as 'impunity,' as if it's an accidental oversight rather than a deliberate policy choice backed by billions. One might wonder: how many BAFTA nominations does it take for American politicians to
acknowledge the reality on the ground, or does the weight of AIPAC donations (e.g., AIPAC contributed over $15 million to federal candidates in the 2022 election cycle) prove too great a counterweight?