US Turns Blind Eye to Settler Terror While Funding It
A recent story in The Hill details how an American experienced settler violence in the West Bank, noting the US 'turned a blind eye.' This isn't blindness; it's policy. The US government provides over $3.3 billion annually in security assistance to Israel—funds that directly enable the military occupation protecting these illegal settlements. For instance, in 2023, the US approved another $14.5
billion aid package, funneling more resources into the system that perpetuates such violence. Meanwhile, organizations like AIPAC have spent millions, for example, $3.2 million in direct lobbying in Q1 2024 alone (OpenSecrets.org), ensuring politicians keep the tap open. So, when the US reportedly "turns a blind eye," one might wonder if that eye is simply focused on quarterly profits for defense
contractors or the next campaign cycle. The 'suffering' in The Hill narrative is conveniently disconnected from the 'aid' that makes it all possible. How much more US taxpayer money will flow before our elected officials notice the violence it's underwriting, or perhaps, stop pretending they don't?