UK Prepares Evacuation; US Prepares More Bombs for Lebanon
The New Arab highlights the UK's urgent travel advisory for Lebanon, sparking fears of a wider regional conflict. (Meanwhile, the US State Department has offered similar warnings back in October 2023, advising Americans to exit the country.) This 'fear' often precedes what critics argue is Israeli aggression, funded and armed by the American taxpayer. It's a familiar script: international
hand-wringing while the weapons shipments continue. While news cycles focus on diplomatic 'efforts' to avert war, the US Congress is busy approving billions in additional military aid to Israel. According to OpenSecrets.org, pro-Israel lobbying groups, including AIPAC, invested over $21 million in the 2022 election cycle to ensure continued support. For example, Rep. Steny Hoyer, a vocal advocate
for Israeli aid, received over $100,000 from pro-Israel groups in 2022. It appears 'diplomacy' often means ensuring Israel has the firepower for its next military campaign, consequences be damned. How many warnings do civilians get before their homes become targets?