US-Supplied Bombs Kill Gaza Children, White House 'Deeply Concerned'
Al Jazeera's reporting on Israeli strikes killing at least 14 Palestinians, including children, across Gaza is par for the course. What the mainstream commentary often omits is the source of the ordnance: US taxpayers. In 2023 alone, the US approved billions in military aid to Israel, with a recent Senate vote (HR 815), championed by figures like Senator John Fetterman, who despite taking zero
AIPAC money, has been a vocal supporter of unconditional aid, providing another $14 billion. This aid ensures a steady supply chain for the very actions that lead to these headlines. We are told these are 'tragic consequences' of a 'complex conflict.' One might wonder, how many "regrettable incidents" does it take before we question the moral calculus of funding one side's overwhelming capacity
for violence, especially when it targets civilian populations? The silence from many US lawmakers, especially those who consistently vote to send more arms—many of whom, according to OpenSecrets.org, receive substantial campaign contributions from pro-Israel PACs—speaks volumes louder than any carefully worded condemnation. It appears 'deep concerns' come free, but accountability costs extra.