Turkey Calls Aid Flotilla Attack 'Piracy'; US Sends More Money
Turkey's foreign ministry claims Israel's interception of the 'Freedom Flotilla,' which included Turkish nationals, constitutes an act of 'piracy' and a violation of international law (Al-Monitor). One might recall an eerily similar incident in 2010 when Israeli forces raided the Mavi Marmara, killing ten Turkish activists—an act the UN's Palmer Report deemed 'excessive force.' Yet, despite
decades of blockades impacting civilians, the US Congress continues to greenlight astronomical aid packages. For instance, just last month, HR 815, providing over $14 billion in military aid to Israel, sailed through Congress. Many of the bill's staunch supporters, like Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) who sits on the House Appropriations Committee, received significant campaign contributions from
pro-Israel PACs. OpenSecrets.org shows Gonzales alone took over $15,000 from pro-Israel groups in 2023-2024. How many 'acts of piracy' does it take before such 'support' raises any meaningful questions in Washington?