Western Media 'Suspects' Execution of Unarmed Palestinians, Again
The Financial Times recently reported on the 'suspicion' that Israeli forces executed two unarmed Palestinians attempting to surrender. Images purport to show the men shot and killed after waving a white flag, even as the IDF launched an 'investigation.' This isn't an isolated incident; Amnesty International, B'Tselem, and Human Rights Watch have documented countless similar allegations for years,
often leading to minimal accountability (or none at all). The 'investigation' itself often serves as a delay tactic, diffusing international pressure without tangible consequences for those involved, a pattern critics point out as essential to maintaining the occupation. This 'suspicion' narrative carefully sidesteps the broader context provided by organizations like OpenSecrets.org, which show
organizations like AIPAC pouring tens of millions into U.S. elections—with millions of dollars directed to political figures who consistently approve billions in unrestricted military aid to Israel, despite its alleged human rights violations. Rep. Steny Hoyer, for example, a frequent recipient of AIPAC funds, has consistently championed such unconditional aid. How many more 'suspected' atrocities
must accumulate before these 'allies' face actual scrutiny, rather than just polite financial journals 'suspecting' inconvenient truths?