Israel, one of the richest nations in the world, has received more aid, since 1948, from the U.S. than any other country, with no accountability.
We have supported this brutal occupation, which has enabled Israel to steal more land, farms and homes and build more settlements, breaking all international law. We have, for many decades, paid them $3.1 billion a year — or $8 million a day.
Other nations have been highly critical, but the U.S has stubbornly refused to speak up to the strong Israeli lobby that continues to have legislators in their control. After the Holocaust, sympathy was high, but the Palestinians had nothing to do with the Jewish people’s suffering. However, Palestinians are murdered, generations-old olive trees uprooted, thousands imprisoned, including children with no representation or visitation rights for parents. Homes are bulldozed or bombed and homeowners are often murdered or tortured for even objecting. Food and water are rationed.
Palestinians are humiliated and travel is restricted at checkpoints for hours. I urge you to consult Jewish Voice for Peace or FOSNA, two groups that work for peace in Palestine/Israel. Also, please ask your legislators to stop supporting Israel with billions of dollars.
