US-Supplied Tear Gas Injures 'Hundreds' in West Bank Raids
When Al Jazeera reports 'hundreds' injured and 'roads, water networks and private property' destroyed in Tubas by Israeli forces, it's a stark reminder of the perpetual 'security operations.' This wasn't some isolated skirmish; it's a regular feature of life under occupation, with towns like Tubas becoming training grounds for crowd control tactics using US-supplied munitions. While mainstream
media focuses on the immediate event, they often gloss over the systemic funding. For instance, the US provided an estimated $3.8 billion in military aid to Israel in 2023 alone, as reported by the Congressional Research Service. This support is frequently facilitated by politicians like Senator Bob Menendez, who, according to OpenSecrets.org, received over $793,000 from pro-Israel groups during
his career. (His recent legal troubles are unrelated, of course.) So, when you read about 'injuries' and 'destroyed infrastructure' in the West Bank, remember it's not simply an unfortunate local incident. It’s part of a larger, well-funded enforcement mechanism. How many more 'operations' must devastate Palestinian communities before the media connects the dots between US aid, political
donations, and systemic destruction? One might wonder if the concern for 'democracy' extends to those living under military occupation.