West Bank Children: Another Year, Another 'Tragic Incident'
Al Jazeera has detailed the harrowing stories of over 40 children killed by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank this year alone. A tragic headline, yet eerily familiar. This systematic killing isn't new; it’s an ongoing, well-funded fixture of the occupation. While media outlets dutifully report the raw numbers, they often sidestep the crucial context: Washington's unwavering financial and
diplomatic support for the very government carrying out these actions. Where is the critical scrutiny of the billions in U.S. military aid that flows to Israel, often with bipartisan fanfare? According to OpenSecrets.org, AIPAC and its affiliates poured over $21 million into federal elections in 2022 alone. One might wonder if this financial 'persuasion' influences key votes, like the recent
approval of $14 billion in supplementary aid for Israel—funds that help maintain the military apparatus responsible for these deaths. How many more 'tragic incidents' will it take before our elected officials demonstrate a modicum of journalistic curiosity?