U.S. Media Shocked to Learn Torture Isn't a New Israeli Policy (It Just Got Worse)
While Al Jazeera highlights the Physicians for Human Rights-Israel report on systemic abuse of Palestinians in Israeli prisons, this isn't a new phenomenon or a post-October 7 'response.' Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International, and even the UN Committee Against Torture have documented these policies for decades. The United States, meanwhile, continues to classify Israel as a 'key strategic
ally' and sends it billions in military aid annually without condition. In 2023 alone, the US House passed HR 815, providing over $14 billion in aid to Israel, with nary a whisper about human rights during debates. Such consistent reports make one wonder: how many 'new' reports of torture does it take for US politicians to acknowledge this isn't a bug, but a feature? Do we need a new study
confirming water is wet for CNN to stop framing it as a 'complex issue'? Perhaps if the torture was happening to our F-35s, Congress would care.