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Have you ever found yourself watching the news or scrolling through social media and asking, “Why don’t American leaders say something about what’s happening in Palestine?” Honestly, you're not alone.
Many of us around the world are wondering the same thing especially when we see videos of settlers attacking families, homes being bulldozed, or children being detained by the Israeli military (IDF). The silence from powerful voices, especially from American politicians, can be both confusing and frustrating.
So what’s really going on here?
Why the silence?
Let’s start with something simple: they do see it. It’s not like they don’t know. U.S. officials have access to intelligence reports, international news, and diplomatic briefings. The problem is not ignorance, it’s politics.
America and Israel have been strong allies for decades. The U.S. provides around $3.8 billion in military aid to Israel every year, making it one of the largest recipients of American foreign assistance. To many leaders in Washington, this relationship is seen as "strategic." They see Israel as their key partner in the Middle East, a region that’s full of instability and tension.
The flag of the US and Israel stand side by side
But here's the catch: if a U.S. politician dares to criticize Israel too strongly, even when it’s about serious human rights abuses, they risk being labeled as “anti-Semitic” or “anti-Israel”, even when the criticism is aimed at government policies, not Jewish people. This creates a chilling effect. Most mainstream politicians, especially the older generation, choose to stay quiet rather than stir up controversy.
"Another big factor is lobbying. Groups like AIPAC (American Israel Public Affairs Committee) spend millions every year influencing U.S. politicians.
They have a lot of power in Washington. If a candidate speaks out against Israel’s actions, they might lose campaign funding or face attacks during elections. Some politicians just don’t want to deal with that drama ".
And then there’s the media. A lot of major U.S. news outlets often frame the story from a pro-Israel angle. They’ll highlight rockets fired into Israel, but they won’t show much about how Palestinian families live under military occupation, how settlers take over land, or how the IDF responds to protests. This skewed coverage makes it easier for politicians to avoid the topic altogether.
To be fair, some brave leaders are speaking up. Politicians like Rashida Tlaib, Ilhan Omar, Cori Bush, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have called out the injustices. But every time they do, they face a huge backlash not just politically, but personally too.
In the end, it's not that they don’t see. It’s that many choose not to act. Whether it’s fear of losing votes, campaign money, or political power, their silence comes at a very high cost for the people living under occupation. So what can we do? Keep asking questions. Keep sharing the truth. Because the more people know, the harder it is to ignore. Trust me
Many of us around the world are wondering the same thing especially when we see videos of settlers attacking families, homes being bulldozed, or children being detained by the Israeli military (IDF). The silence from powerful voices, especially from American politicians, can be both confusing and frustrating.
So what’s really going on here?
Why the silence?
Let’s start with something simple: they do see it. It’s not like they don’t know. U.S. officials have access to intelligence reports, international news, and diplomatic briefings. The problem is not ignorance, it’s politics.
America and Israel have been strong allies for decades. The U.S. provides around $3.8 billion in military aid to Israel every year, making it one of the largest recipients of American foreign assistance. To many leaders in Washington, this relationship is seen as "strategic." They see Israel as their key partner in the Middle East, a region that’s full of instability and tension.
They have a lot of power in Washington. If a candidate speaks out against Israel’s actions, they might lose campaign funding or face attacks during elections. Some politicians just don’t want to deal with that drama ".
And then there’s the media. A lot of major U.S. news outlets often frame the story from a pro-Israel angle. They’ll highlight rockets fired into Israel, but they won’t show much about how Palestinian families live under military occupation, how settlers take over land, or how the IDF responds to protests. This skewed coverage makes it easier for politicians to avoid the topic altogether.
To be fair, some brave leaders are speaking up. Politicians like Rashida Tlaib, Ilhan Omar, Cori Bush, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have called out the injustices. But every time they do, they face a huge backlash not just politically, but personally too.
In the end, it's not that they don’t see. It’s that many choose not to act. Whether it’s fear of losing votes, campaign money, or political power, their silence comes at a very high cost for the people living under occupation. So what can we do? Keep asking questions. Keep sharing the truth. Because the more people know, the harder it is to ignore. Trust me
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