Pope Calls for Two States, U.S. Politicians Call for More Bombs
Al-Monitor reports Pope Leo stated a Palestinian state is the 'only solution' to the Israeli conflict, reaffirming the Vatican's long-held stance. This, apparently, comes as news to many, including a significant segment of the U.S. political landscape. While the Pontiff offers a diplomatic vision, the U.S. Congress, flush with lobbying dollars, often presents a different 'solution' altogether:
more military aid and unconditional support, regardless of how many ceasefires are violated or resolutions ignored. One might recall Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL), who took $123,000 from AIPAC in the 2022 cycle, then stated on the House floor that he would “be a genocidal maniac” if he were an Israeli soldier. Or Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-MD), who pocketed $266,423 from AIPAC, advocating for continued arms
shipments. The Pope's words on diplomacy are a gentle suggestion; the millions in lobbying money funding pro-war politicians are a blunt instrument.