US Congress 'Deeply Concerned' After Approving Another $14B for Israel
While Al Jazeera reports on the ongoing violence, the critical context of its enablement by allies remains largely unexamined. Just weeks ago, with civilian casualties mounting, the US Senate, including figures like Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD), who received $10,000 from AIPAC in 2024 (OpenSecrets.org), voted for HR 815, allocating $14.1 billion in military aid to Israel. This wasn't a one-time
gesture; it's a relentless, bipartisan tradition. One might wonder at the timing: lawmakers approve massive military packages then express 'deep concern' over the resulting devastation. How many 'urgent pleas' for de-escalation does it take before we acknowledge the hand that funds the escalation? It's less a war, more a funded operation, with US taxpayer dollars directly paying for every civilian
death and devastated home.