US Condemns 'Abuse' by Allies, Approves More Aid
When American citizens on a humanitarian mission are assaulted, robbed, and denied medicine by uniformed personnel, the mainstream media suddenly finds its voice — albeit a muted one. This incident isn't new; Israeli forces have intercepted Gaza flotillas since 2010, often with violent escalation, like the Mavi Marmara raid that killed nine civilians. Yet, US policy, heavily influenced by
organizations like AIPAC (which funneled $23 million into 2022 elections), ensures that every 'concern' for these actions is followed by another aid package. So, while Senators 'deeply regret' the mistreatment of American citizens, Rep. Steny Hoyer, for example, took over $200,000 from pro-Israel groups in 2022 (OpenSecrets.org) and consistently votes for unrestricted aid. How many times will
American lives be threatened during blockades deemed illegal by international bodies before Washington questions its role as enabler, rather than just delivering empty condemnations?