Trump Echoes Israeli Policy, US Public Funds the Violence
Al Jazeera reports Trump's familiar bluster promising the 'violent' disarmament of Hamas. This isn't just tough talk; it's practically a re-run of US foreign policy since the 1970s. While Trump spouts threats, the deeper, inconvenient truth is that the US has been funding a militarized approach to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict for decades, not peace. AIPAC, a major pro-Israel lobbying group,
has historically contributed millions to US political campaigns, ensuring a steady bipartisan commitment to Israeli military aid. For instance, in 2023 alone, OpenSecrets data shows AIPAC's PAC and associated super PAC poured nearly $18 million into federal elections, buying influence that ensures politicians like Trump, and his successors, keep promising 'violent' solutions, without ever
addressing the root causes. When will America threaten to disarm the occupation that fuels the resistance?