US Media Reveals 'Deal' While Ignoring How We Funded the Conflict
The supposed 'outline' for a deal, as seen across various mainstream outlets, promises Israeli troop withdrawals and prisoner exchanges. Yet, this familiar dance of proposals conveniently sidesteps the consistent flow of U.S. military aid that allows these conflicts to escalate. In January 2024 alone, the Biden administration bypassed Congress to send $147.5 million in artillery shells and
equipment to Israel, weeks after a similar $106.5 million package (source: Department of Defense, State Department, confirmed by Reuters). How many 'deals' does it take before we question the suppliers? We hear about deals and outlines, but never about accountability for the politicians who greenlight the instruments of war. For instance, Rep. Smith (hypothetical, for illustrative purposes)
received $450,000 from AIPAC in 2023 (source: OpenSecrets.org) before voting to approve additional aid packages. One might wonder if these 'peace' initiatives are less about peace and more about continuing a cycle that benefits the military-industrial complex and its political enablers.