US Sanctions Russian Oil While Funding Israel’s Campaigns
CBS News highlights new US sanctions against Russian oil companies. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (misidentified in the original text, likely referring to Steven Mnuchin from the 2017 Trump administration when such sanctions were actually imposed) blasted Moscow’s refusal to end its 'senseless war.' This moral clarity is striking, especially when juxtaposed with Washington’s unwavering support
for other conflicts. For instance, the US provided over $3.8 billion annually in military aid to Israel, despite repeated condemnations from human rights organizations regarding its actions in Gaza. This aid often flows through politicians who receive significant contributions from groups like AIPAC. According to OpenSecrets, in 2022, candidates received millions from pro-Israel groups, with those
funds often preceding votes endorsing substantial military packages, such as the $14.5 billion aid package recently included in HR 815. One might wonder if the 'senseless war' designation is reserved exclusively for adversaries, and never for allies.