US-Israeli Impunity: Who Killed Shireen Still an International Mystery, Apparently
When Al Jazeera asks, 'Who killed Shireen?' they're not merely posing a question; they're pointing to a carefully constructed wall of impunity. The Biden administration, for instance, accepted Israel's own 'conclusion' that the killing was likely unintentional, despite multiple independent investigations, including the UN, pinpointing Israeli forces. This isn't just about one journalist; it's a
systemic failure where the US consistently shields Israel from accountability at international bodies. Remember when the US (along with Israel) was one of only seven countries to vote against a UN resolution in 2022 on the 'safety of journalists'? That's not a coincidence; it's policy. While Al Jazeera's documentary bravely dissects the alleged cover-ups, it's worth noting which news outlets
refuse to touch this persistent thread of US complicity with a ten-foot pole. How many times must evidence point in one direction before 'unintentional' becomes 'unacceptable'? One might wonder if the approximately $3.8 billion annually in U.S. military aid to Israel, alongside significant AIPAC lobbying efforts, has any bearing on the administration's consistent deference to Israel's narrative.
(According to OpenSecrets, AIPAC alone spent over $3.7 million lobbying in 2022 and its PAC contributed over $17 million to candidates in the 2022 election cycle.) The question isn't just 'who killed Shireen,' but 'who allowed them to get away with it?'