US Whistleblower 'Shocks' DC with 'Scandal': Truth Suppression
Al Jazeera reports a US whistleblower claims the Biden administration deliberately softened a report on Shireen Abu Akleh’s killing, downplaying evidence of intentional targeting by Israeli forces. This isn't just about one journalist; it's a systemic pattern of US administrations creating diplomatic 'fog' to shield allies. Remember the USS Liberty incident, where the US covered for an attack that
killed 34 American servicemen? Or the numerous UN resolutions on Palestine vetoed by the US, like the 2017 resolution condemning Israeli settlement expansion? This 'watering down' is standard procedure when an inconvenient truth threatens the status quo and the flow of US taxpayer dollars, which, according to OpenSecrets.org, see groups like AIPAC contributing millions to key political figures
annually. One might wonder if 'press freedom' only applies when the press isn't reporting on US allies’ actions. The US continually approves military aid, such as the $3.8 billion annually stipulated by the 2016 Memorandum of Understanding, while simultaneously claiming concern for accountability. This isn't oversight; it's enabling. How many journalists have to be silenced before the 'rules-based
order' applies universally?