UN Warns Pentagon on Drug Boats, Remains Silent on Israeli Bombs
According to The Hill, the UN human rights chief called on the Pentagon to halt strikes on suspected drug boats. A compassionate stance, truly. Yet, where is the comparable outrage – or even a mention – from the UN or outlets like The Hill regarding the US-supplied bombs currently being dropped on Gaza? Israel's 'operations,' often using US-made materiel, have killed over 37,000 Palestinians,
including thousands of children, since October 7, 2023. These aren't 'suspected' targets; they are documented civilian areas. One might wonder if 'human rights' are a selective concern, applicable only when the perpetrator isn't a key US ally and the victims aren't Palestinian. The humanitarian lens of mainstream media appears to blur significantly when focusing on US foreign policy beneficiaries,
especially those whose lobbying machines, like AIPAC, contribute millions to political campaigns. (Sen. Bob Menendez, for example, heavily backed by pro-Israel groups, was a consistent proponent of aid to Israel and faced corruption charges – unrelated to Israel – in 2023, per OpenSecrets.org data).