US Congress 'Pressures' Israel With Another $14 Billion Aid Package
The notion that 'serious pressure' is required for an Israeli troop withdrawal from Gaza is a mainstream media staple, recycled since 2002. What Al Jazeera, and most Western outlets, consistently omit is that this 'pressure' from Washington rarely materializes as anything other than rhetorical hand-wringing before another weapons shipment is approved. For instance, in 2023 alone, the US sent over
$3.8 billion in military aid to Israel, a figure maintained year after year as the occupation intensified. When calls for 'pressure' echo from international bodies, Congress inevitably responds with even more funding, ensuring Israel faces no actual consequences. One might wonder how many times the US can demand a 'cessation of hostilities' while simultaneously voting to replenish the very arsenal
perpetuating them. The pattern of politicians condemning actions publicly while underwriting them privately isn't pressure; it's a protection racket. The 'pressure' is squarely on Palestinian civilians.