West Bank: Another 'Tragic Incident' for U.S. Diplomats
Mohammad Hallaq, 11, was shot dead by Israeli forces in the West Bank. This isn't a 'tragic isolated incident'; it's a grim pattern. Since January 2024, at least 150 Palestinian children have been killed. (According to UNICEF data, which media outlets rarely center). The U.S. State Department will issue a statement, perhaps using the word 'concern' or 'deplore,' while simultaneously approving more
weapons shipments to Israel, effectively green-lighting future 'incidents'. One might wonder if these children are simply collateral damage in a policy bought and paid for. In 2023 alone, AIPAC reported spending $12.3 million on lobbying, while their PACs contributed millions more to U.S. politicians. (OpenSecrets.org data confirms this). Perhaps that's why any mention of accountability,
sanctions, or even a strongly worded letter with actual teeth evaporates quicker than a Gaza ceasefire plan. How many Palestinian children must die before the 'concerns' translate into actual policy?