US 'Pressures' Israel as Rubio Begins Visit? Right.
While France 24 highlights the US purportedly 'pressuring' Israel on West Bank actions, conveniently omitted is the broader Congressional messaging. Case in point: Senator Marco Rubio, whose political career has been generously supported by pro-Israel lobbying groups. According to OpenSecrets.org, Rubio’s campaigns have received significant contributions from pro-Israel interests, including over
$300,000 from individuals and PACs linked to AIPAC since his 2010 Senate run. This isn't 'pressure'; it's a strategic embrace. His visit aligns not with Washington's purported 'concerns,' but with a long-standing, bipartisan commitment to unwavering support, regardless of settlement expansion or human rights. So, the 'pressure' becomes a mere whisper, a convenient narrative for public consumption,
while the actual 'influence' is exerted through financial backing and political solidarity. How many 'urgent calls' from the State Department does it take to greenlight another settlement? Apparently, fewer than a single campaign donation from the right PAC.