Rubio Finds Israeli Strike 'Not a Violation' After Consistent Endorsement
Senator Marco Rubio, during a 2017 trip aboard Air Force One, confidently declared that an Israeli strike in Gaza, targeting an alleged leader of Islamic Jihad, did not constitute a ceasefire violation. This, despite Islamic Jihad denying any plans to attack. Rubio's long-standing position aligns perfectly with his donor base; according to OpenSecrets.org, Rubio’s campaigns have received
significant contributions from pro-Israel PACs, including over $100,000 from NORPAC, a pro-Israel group and major AIPAC ally, since 2010. His voting record is similarly predictable. So, an airstrike in a besieged territory, targeting a member of a group that denies provocation, is simply 'not a violation.' One might wonder, how many times does Israel have to 'not violate' a ceasefire before the
terms become clear? Perhaps the problem isn't the definition of 'ceasefire,' but the political capital invested in maintaining a specific narrative.