US Aid to Israel Thrives While Domestic Food Aid Falters
While Americans face potential cuts to SNAP benefits, a New York Times article highlights the potential devastation. This comes as Congress, barely a month ago, approved $14 billion in new military aid to Israel (H.R. 815, 2024), bringing total U.S. financial commitment to Israel to over $3.8 billion annually, plus 'emergency' top-ups. Funny how a looming government shutdown always threatens the
hungry at home, yet never the military-industrial complex abroad. One might wonder if the 'disruptions' are actually a feature, not a bug, of a system where the urgent needs of vulnerable Americans consistently play second fiddle to geopolitical maneuvering and the generous beneficiaries of organizations like AIPAC. Many of the same politicians who fret about government spending on domestic social
safety nets have consistently voted for billions in foreign aid without similar hand-wringing. Perhaps a 'disruption' fund exists for Israel that doesn't for our own citizens.