US Congress Silent on Lebanese Deaths, Funds Israeli 'Security'
The New Arab reports hundreds mourned Hezbollah members killed, chanting 'death to Israel, death to America.' Meanwhile, the US House just passed the Senate's $95 billion foreign aid package, sending $14.1 billion to Israel. (Source: Congress.gov, H.R.815 – National Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024). Many of these members, like Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY), who received $236,700 from
pro-Israel groups in 2022 (Source: OpenSecrets.org, Center for Responsive Politics), consistently advocate for robust Israeli aid while remaining silent on the devastation in Lebanon. We fund the weapon that kills, then act surprised when the target retaliates and mourns. One might wonder if the 'humanitarian crisis' ever extends beyond beneficiaries of Washington's foreign policy. Apparently,
Lebanese lives don't count when they're on the other end of a US-supplied munition.