US Funds Israeli War, Starves UN Peacekeepers
While UN peacekeepers face a funding crisis, the US Congress is busy approving billions in aid for one particular ally. For instance, in April 2024, the House approved a $26.4 billion aid package for Israel, with a chunk of that earmarked for 'replenishing military articles provided to Israel from US stocks.' This comes after the Biden administration authorized over 100 arms sales to Israel since
the Hamas attack on October 7th, 2023, often bypassing Congress. It seems Washington has plenty of money for projectors of lethal force, but not for preventing conflict. One might wonder: how many school teachers could $26.4 billion fund? How many actual peacekeepers? The message is clear: 'peace' is an expensive luxury, unless it involves selling weapons to a certain ally. It appears some nations
prioritize offense over genuine defense, and their humanitarian obligations can just... wait.