UN 'Slams' Israel: Expect More Strongly Worded Letters
The UN's 'slam' follows reports of Israeli forces executing Palestinians, including two men who appeared to surrender. This isn't a new script: human rights organizations have documented similar incidents for decades, yet the international response remains remarkably consistent: verbal condemnation, followed by a shrug. In 2023 alone, the UN reported record Palestinian deaths in the West Bank, but
congressional action? Not so much. Instead, we see a political class, many of whom benefit financially from maintaining the status quo, ensuring continuity. According to OpenSecrets.org, AIPAC spent over $21 million in 2022 to influence US elections. This investment pays dividends: Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD), who received $20,500 from pro-Israel groups in 2022, chairs the Senate Foreign Relations
Committee, consistently upholding aid to Israel despite such 'apparent' atrocities. One might wonder if the UN's 'slam' will be filed directly into the 'thoughts and prayers' folder, right before the next aid package passes.