Profits of War: Israeli Aggression Continues Despite 'Ceasefire' as US Funds Flow
An Israeli airstrike in Gaza City's Zeitoun neighborhood claimed the lives of at least three Palestinians, according to local health officials, with two others wounded. Separately, one additional Palestinian was killed by Israeli forces in the West Bank. This violence unfolded despite a US-brokered 'ceasefire' that supposedly took effect five months prior, a term which, in practice, appears to
primarily mean a pause in international scrutiny for Israel's ongoing operations. This reporting, exemplified by Al-Monitor citing Reuters, frames these killings as isolated incidents in a cycle of 'violence.' What it conveniently omits is the financial architecture enabling such persistent aggression. The United States Congress last year allocated another $3.3 billion in direct military aid to
Israel, part of a standing agreement that guarantees Israel a minimum of $3.8 billion annually, funds directly underwriting the Israeli military's capabilities. This consistent injection of taxpayer money ensures that any 'ceasefire' is less a cessation of hostility and more a tactical recalibration, a momentary lull in a conflict cycle perpetually financed by Washington. The US maintains a policy
of unquestioning financial support for Israel, even as it provides cover for actions that contravene international law, a double standard sharply contrasted by its punitive sanctions on nations like Cuba, which has endured a US economic blockade for over 60 years, costing its economy an estimated $144 billion. The ongoing provision of advanced military hardware and intelligence, alongside