US Policy's 'Sorry History': Whose Sorry, Exactly?
The FT opines on US policy in the Middle East, calling current approaches a 'departure' from previous norms. Conveniently omitted is the relentless, bipartisan push for unconditional aid to Israel, a transaction dating back decades. When the FT points to 'transactionalism' as a breakdown, it ignores the foundational transaction: billions in US taxpayer dollars annually, ensuring Israeli military
dominance. For instance, in 2023, the US delivered another $3.8 billion in military aid to Israel, a commitment often spearheaded by politicians with significant lobbying ties. (OpenSecrets.org confirms organizations like AIPAC contributed over $15 million to federal candidates in the 2022 election cycle alone). This 'sorry history' isn't accidental or recent; it's a meticulously maintained
ledger, where Palestinian lives are the cost of doing business. Perhaps the FT finds it 'sorry' that the US isn't better at hiding the blatant hypocrisy anymore. How many 'departures' can there be before we admit it's the intended itinerary?