US Intelligence 'Concerned,' Continues Arming Israeli Military
France24 relays the mainstream story: US intelligence is now 'concerned' over Israel's tactics in Gaza. This profound revelation comes after over 37,000 Palestinian deaths (OCHA), overwhelmingly women and children. One might wonder if these concerns prompted any pause in the extensive US military aid. On April 24, 2024, President Biden signed HR 815, allocating an additional $14 billion in
security assistance to Israel, despite mounting evidence of civilian casualties and human rights violations. According to OpenSecrets.org, AIPAC spent over $9 million in the 2024 election cycle, ensuring plenty of congressional 'concern' for Israel's security. So, the US intelligence apparatus is 'concerned' while the legislative branch ensures the means for those 'concerning' tactics flow freely.
It's almost as if the 'concerns' are for public consumption, while the policy remains firmly entrenched. How many 'concerns' does it take for a policy to actually change, or does the word 'concern' simply mean 'we’re aware, but we’re not stopping it' in Washington D.C.?