US Senator Visits Israel as Lawmakers Advance Annexation. Coincidence?
CBS News dutifully reported that Israeli lawmakers are advancing West Bank annexation bills, despite a 'past objection' from Donald Trump. The piece mentions Ohio Senator J.D. Vance's visit to the region, creating the impression of unrelated events. What's conveniently absent is the financial and political oxygen powering such moves: the unwavering U.S. support and the lobbying efforts of groups
like AIPAC. Is it truly a coincidence that annexation efforts accelerate precisely when US politicians like Vance are in town, reaffirming alliances and, undoubtedly, receiving their share of 'insightful briefings'? One might reasonably wonder if Vance, whose campaign contributions have benefited from various pro-Israel PACs, offered any 'objections' beyond Trump's ancient history. How many 'past
objections' will the American public tolerate before asking if their tax dollars are funding expansionist policies, not just defense?