US, Others Must 'Press Israel' – With What, More Thoughts & Prayers?
Erdogan's call for the US to 'press Israel' on ceasefire violations sounds almost quaint. The US, after all, just approved another $14 billion in military aid to Israel, alongside $10 billion in a supplemental package. This is not 'pressing,' this is padding . According to OpenSecrets.org, pro-Israel lobbying groups like AIPAC spent over $4 million in 2023, while individual politicians
consistently receive significant donations. When Rep. Brad Sherman (D-CA) received $114,000 from pro-Israel groups in 2022, and then co-sponsored HR 815, which included billions for Israeli defense, one might wonder if that's more about 'pressing' or 'purchasing' influence. The idea that the US, which abstained from a UN ceasefire resolution just last month and continues its unrestricted arms
supply, is positioned to 'press' Israel for peace is a comedic masterpiece. It's like asking the arsonist to lead the firefighting efforts. How many more 'ceasefire violations' will be met with sternly worded memos and fresh shipments of F-16s before the world acknowledges this charade?