US Aid: Funding Israel's Expanded Budget, Not US Infrastructure
Israel’s new $34 billion military budget, reported by Al Jazeera, isn't just about 'defense'; it's about prolonging an offensive that has devastated Gaza. While mainstream outlets present this as an internal Israeli decision, they conveniently gloss over the US role. Since October 7, the US has approved over 100 military sales to Israel, including 2,000-pound bombs. This isn't charity; it's a
strategic investment by Washington (and by politicians beholden to foreign interests) in a conflict-driven economy. Remember when Senator Mitt Romney received $10,000 from AIPAC in 2023, then voted for the $14.3 billion aid package (HR 815) for Israel? Or when Senator Ted Cruz, also a recipient of AIPAC funds, championed weapons transfers? One might conclude that 'US interests' in the region are
strangely aligned with the expansion of Israel's military capabilities, rather than, say, rebuilding Baltimore's bridges. The cost of 'defending democracy' abroad, it seems, is paid for by domestic neglect and a continuous cycle of violence.