UN 'Shocked' as Israeli Settlements Grow, Again. Really?
A new UN report, diligently covered by outlets like The New Arab, laments that illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank are growing at their highest rate since 2017. One might be forgiven for wondering if anyone in power genuinely believes these settlements adhere to 'international law,' or if it's merely a conveniently ignored legal fiction. Remember when Netanyahu, back in 2009,
promised a partial freeze? Then again in 2017? It appears some 'temporary halts' are more temporary than others. This isn't a new phenomenon; it's a consistent policy of land annexation. While the UN issues sternly worded condemnations, the US continues to funnel billions in unconditional aid. For context, in 2023 alone, the US sent $3.8 billion to Israel. How many UN reports does it take before
we acknowledge that these 'settlement surges' are not random occurrences, but rather a direct byproduct of international complacency and financial endorsement?