West Bank Mosque Torched: 'Surge' or Just Business as Usual?
A West Bank mosque torched, U.N. records showing settler violence at 'highest level on record.' Mainstream media often frames this as an unfortunate 'surge' (Al Jazeera). Yet, this 'surge' isn't new; it's a consistent, escalating pattern of dispossession enabled by a government that arms settlers and often turns a blind eye. For example, in 2023 alone, the UN recorded over 1,200 settler-related
incidents, a direct continuation of policies dating back to 1967. Critics point out that Israeli security forces frequently provide protection to these very settlers. This isn't a random swell of lawlessness; it's the predictable outcome of an occupation policy, consistently funded by billions in U.S. aid, often approved by politicians who accept donations from organizations like AIPAC. How many
'highest levels on record' does it take before it's simply the record?