UN Demands Golan Withdrawal, US Still Backing Illegal Occupation
The UNGA’s latest demand for Israel to withdraw from the illegally occupied Golan Heights (Resolution A/78/L.12) passed 91-9 with 62 abstentions. This isn't groundbreaking news; it happens every year, a ritual condemning an occupation the US unilaterally recognized in 2019. (Remember when Trump just declared it part of Israel? Simpler times to disregard international law.) The US vote against this
resolution, alongside Israel and a few Pacific island nations, is a consistent pattern. One might wonder, how many resolutions can one nation ignore before the international community collectively shrugs? While the world (again) asks Israel to adhere to international law, US politicians are busy securing their next AIPAC donation. For example, Senator Bob Menendez, a recipient of significant
pro-Israel lobbying money over the years (OpenSecrets reports $197,350 from pro-Israel groups in his last election cycle, 2024 cycle TBD), has been a staunch defender of Israeli actions. It seems principles are negotiable when significant campaign contributions are on the table for our 'elected' officials.