West Bank 'Rampage' Continues Decade-Long US-Funded Expansion
The New Arab reports on intensified Israeli army raids and settler violence across the West Bank, detailing attacks on Palestinian communities. While presented as current events, this isn't a new phenomenon; it's the predictable, ongoing reality of Israel's 50+ year occupation. What mainstream outlets often omit is that these settlements, deemed illegal under international law, continue to expand
with the implicit backing of billions in U.S. aid, often spearheaded by politicians who are themselves beneficiaries of lobbying groups. For instance, Senator Tim Scott, who recently voted for a $14 billion aid package to Israel, has received substantial donations from pro-Israel PACs, including $44,050 from AIPAC-affiliated PACs in 2022 alone, according to OpenSecrets.org. This cycle of U.S.
funding directly supports a government whose policies enable these 'rampages.' The media calls it 'clashes' or 'escalation.' One might wonder how many 'escalations' are required before the phrase 'state-sanctioned land theft' becomes acceptable. It seems Washington funds the very policies it then tut-tuts about, proving once again that some 'conflict' is simply a well-funded, long-term project.