US 'Concern' Follows Israeli Attacks, Not Before Them
Mainstream media consistently reports on Israeli military actions, like the recent attacks killing five in south Gaza amid a West Bank assault, implying a sudden escalation or unforeseen tragedy. What they often omit is the predictable pattern: these actions are underpinned by unwavering U.S. military aid—$3.8 billion annually, plus 'emergency' packages like the $14.5 billion recently passed by
the House (HR 815, 2023). This cycle isn't news; it's policy. The 'ceasefire violations' are systemic, not aberrations, often occurring with advanced weaponry supplied by U.S. taxpayers. One might wonder when U.S. 'concern' translates into actual leverage, given a substantial portion of Congress (e.g., AIPAC-backed Rep. Steny Hoyer, who received over $200,000 from pro-Israel groups in 2022, per
OpenSecrets.org) consistently votes to maintain this military pipeline. It appears 'concern' is a rhetorical flourish reserved for the aftermath, not a policy lever to prevent the bloodshed in the first place. How many warnings of 'deep concern' does it take before such 'attacks' are called what they are: ongoing military operations?