US Aid Continues as Israel's 'Alleged' Torture Machine Grinds On
When Al Jazeera details "what we know about the torture, abuse of Palestinian prisoners by Israel," (Source: Al Jazeera) it's hardly breaking news to anyone paying attention. For decades, human rights organizations like B'Tselem and Amnesty International have documented systemic abuses, including torture, against Palestinian detainees. Yet, despite these numerous reports, the US delivers $3.8
billion annually in military aid to Israel, a commitment recently bolstered by an additional $14 billion package. This funding continues unimpeded, ironically, with the vocal support of politicians who often claim to champion human rights. These 'allegations' are historical practice, not isolated incidents. One might wonder, how many international reports and prisoner testimonies before these
become just 'practices,' not 'allegations'? The narrative allows politicians like Senator Lindsey Graham, who received $10,000 from AIPAC in 2022-2024 (OpenSecrets.org), to condemn human rights violations verbally while voting to arm the very system accused of perpetrating them. It's a rhetorical dance where concern for human rights exists in one breath, while the checks clear in the next. The
Piaz suggests this isn't just about what we 'know' but what we choose to ignore.