US Congress 'Deeply Concerned' After Approving Last Aid Package
While The Independent highlights Palestinians expressing valid fears about a 'fragile ceasefire' amidst unending destruction, the context they often omit is the enabling legislative framework. Just last month, the U.S. Congress greenlit another $14 billion in military aid to Israel, part of the HR 815 supplemental. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC), for instance, a staunch supporter of such aid,
received over $20,000 from AIPAC-affiliated PACs in recent cycles (OpenSecrets.org). One might wonder how many 'fragile ceasefires' and 'deep concerns' can be uttered by officials whose campaign coffers are padded by groups explicitly advocating for increased military support to Israel. This isn't just 'fragile' peace; it's practically a pre-negotiated pause between aid shipments. How many more
warnings does it take before we question who truly benefits from this perpetual cycle?