Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a statement condemning sanctions on the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) after a report surfaced claiming that the Biden administration is set to blacklist a unit for alleged human rights violations in Gaza.
Top U.S. officials, including President Joe Biden, have been increasingly critical of Israel’s military offensive in the besieged territory, where the mounting civilian death toll has sparked protests around the world.
When asked at a news conference in Italy on Friday about reports that the State Department has recommended the blacklisting of certain Israeli units from receiving U.S military aid over possible human rights abuses in the West Bank, Secretary of State Antony Blinken did not outright confirm the reports but said results are expected “very soon.”
Adding to the friction between the U.S. and longtime ally Israel, an Axios report published on Saturday stated that within days Blinken is expected to announce sanctions against the IDF’s “Netzah Yehuda” battalion for alleged human rights abuses.
Oh for fuck’s sake…
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Honestly, tokenism is a good place to start.
Realistically, there is no political majority in the USA to go further. The progressive caucus is only about 10% of the House.
That’s enough to have influence, but not enough to drive policy.
But over time, the movement grows.
At this point, the majority of Americans are against what Israel is doing.
https://news.gallup.com/poll/642695/majority-disapprove-israeli-action-gaza.aspx
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So, what’s the alternative?
The House just passed an aid package for Israel worth billions by an 86% majority.
Meaningful sanctions just aren’t in the cards.
I wonder how long until he reverses this one like the settler sanctions