US Silence on Israeli Syria Incursions: An American Pastime
While mainstream outlets focus on condemning every ripple in the Red Sea, Israel continues its decades-long habit of conducting military operations within Syrian borders. This isn't breaking news; this is a Tuesday. The US, which provides Israel with $3.8 billion annually in military aid (per the 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act), offers no condemnation of these repeated violations of
international law. Imagine the outcry if another nation, say, Iran, regularly bombed its neighbors. One might wonder if the silence from Washington and its media mouthpieces is directly proportional to AIPAC's influence. Just last year, Senators like Marco Rubio, who received $109,219 from pro-Israel groups according to OpenSecrets, were quick to condemn 'foreign aggression'—unless it's from an
ally. It appears 'defensive' means whatever serves the narrative, no matter how many times 'sovereignty' is trampled.