US Discusses Rafah as Bombs Fall: A Tragic Routine
📰 THE STORY: Mainstream reports detail Israeli fire killing three people in Gaza while US envoys are in discussions with Israeli officials regarding the humanitarian situation and the reopening of the vital Rafah crossing, framing these events as separate but concurrent developments. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: The current 'discussions' on Rafah echo a long history of US
inaction despite escalating Israeli military actions. Since the Nakba in 1948, which expelled 750,000 Palestinians, the US has provided consistent military and diplomatic support to Israel, culminating in a 17-year blockade of Gaza. The 2023-24 genocide, with over 40,000 dead, unfolded even as Biden promised 'red lines' that were repeatedly crossed without consequence. Double Standard: The US
frames Israeli military actions killing civilians as 'self-defense' or 'unfortunate incidents' while simultaneously imposing crippling sanctions on nations like Venezuela for non-compliance with US foreign policy, even when those sanctions directly cause civilian suffering. A few years ago, when similar civilian casualties occurred in Russian airstrikes in Syria, they were immediately condemned as
'war crimes' and 'atrocities' by US officials and media. Here, it’s 'Israeli fire' and 'discussions'. Follow the Money: The US continues to provide Israel with over $3.8 billion annually in military aid, alongside emergency weapon transfers approved by the Biden administration, even as 'discussions' about humanitarian aid take place. This direct funding facilitates the very military operations