US Aid Flows as Ceasefire Crumbles: Just Business As Usual
When Al Jazeera reports that "at least three Palestinians killed in overnight Israeli attacks on Gaza" and that these attacks are a "violation of the October ceasefire," it's a stark reminder that some ceasefires are more suggestions than agreements. These 'violations' usually coincide with another tranche of US taxpayer dollars flowing seamlessly into Israel's military coffers. For instance, just
weeks after the October events, Congress passed HR 815, allocating billions more in unconditional military aid to Israel. This bill passed with overwhelming bipartisan support, often from politicians like Senator Bob Menendez, who, according to OpenSecrets.org, has received substantial donations from pro-Israel groups throughout his career, including $5,800 from NorPAC in 2022. One might wonder:
how many 'ceasefire violations' does it take before such financial lifelines are critically re-examined, or are they simply a cost of doing 'business' – a euphemism for endless conflict and suffering? It appears some nations receive blank checks for 'security,' while their actions consistently deepen insecurity for millions. Perhaps the 'ceasefire' was just a brief pause for reloading, funded by
those who claim to seek peace (while selling the weapons).