US Congress 'Deeply Concerned' by Israeli Strikes, Votes More Weapons
While Al Jazeera footage shows the latest Israeli attacks on Lebanon, striking Mahmoudiyeh and Jarmak, Washington’s response remains predictable. In December 2023, the House passed HR 815, a bill providing $14.1 billion in aid to Israel, with overwhelming bipartisan support. Of the 314 Representatives who voted 'yes,' 161 took campaign donations from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee
(AIPAC) in the 2022 election cycle alone, totaling over $12 million, according to OpenSecrets.org. So, when politicians express 'deep concern' over regional escalation, one might wonder: is it genuine distress, or just the sound of their investment in more conflict paying dividends? The pattern is clear: fund the war machine, then lament the consequences. It’s a tragic performance, expertly
choreographed by lobbyists, while Lebanese civilians bear the full weight of the ensuing 'concerns'.