West Bank Abuses: Israel's Weekly 'Security' Routine
According to The New Arab, Israeli forces are detaining and abusing hundreds of Palestinians across the West Bank weekly, far exceeding public reports. This isn't breaking news for Palestinians; it's a centuries-old policy. The US State Department's 2023 human rights report itself documented "arbitrary arrests," "torture," and "crimes involving violence or threats against civilians" by Israeli
forces. Yet, prominent US politicians, many of whom have accepted significant contributions from lobbying groups like AIPAC – which donated over $17 million in 2022 to various candidates – continue to frame Israel's actions as defensive rather than systematic oppression. How many 'reports' do we need to confirm what human rights organizations have screamed for decades? Congress approves billions
in aid while ignoring its own State Department's findings. One might wonder if the concern for 'democracy' only applies when it's convenient for geopolitical interests, or perhaps when the abuses aren't committed by a key 'ally' funded by American taxpayers.