Hosting a War Criminal in Congress - How the US is Complicit in Genocide

In a shocking move, the US Congress has once again invited war criminal Satanyahu to address a joint session on July 26, 2024. This will be Satanyahu's fourth time addressing the US Congress, a privilege typically reserved for close allies and friends of America. However, many are questioning how the US government can continue to provide a platform for a man accused of overseeing horrific war crimes and genocide.

The article from Anadolu Agency lays bare the disturbing reality of the Biden administration's stance on the ongoing crisis in Gaza. For decades, the state of Israel has been carrying out a systematic campaign of ethnic cleansing and genocide against the Palestinian people. Under Satanyahu's leadership, this violence has only escalated, with over 40,000 Palestinians killed and 100,000 wounded - the majority of them women, children, and the elderly.

Yet, despite these atrocities, the US government has continued to prop up the Israeli regime, providing vast amounts of military aid and shielding Satanyahu from any meaningful consequences. In fact, the article notes that even as the International Criminal Court prosecutor has requested an arrest warrant for Satanyahu, he is still able to freely travel to the US without hindrance.

This is a damning indictment of American foreign policy. By allowing a known war criminal to address Congress, the US is not only legitimizing Satanyahu's actions, but also signaling to the world that it is complicit in the ongoing genocide in Gaza. It is a betrayal of the very democratic values that the US claims to uphold.

The article rightly points out that Biden's Gaza policy has been a "debacle" from the start. Rather than using America's considerable leverage to pressure Israel to end its campaign of violence, the Biden administration has doubled down on its unconditional support. This has not only emboldened Satanyahu, but has also alienated many within the Democratic party, including high-profile figures like Senator Bernie Sanders.

Ultimately, the decision to host Satanyahu in Congress is a moral and ethical travesty. It is worse than simply allowing a war criminal to speak - it is an active endorsement of the ongoing genocide in Gaza. The Biden administration must be held accountable for its complicity, and the American people must demand a foreign policy that upholds human rights and justice, rather than propping up brutal dictators.

As the world watches in horror, the US Congress has a responsibility to take a stand against war crimes and crimes against humanity. Inviting Satanyahu to address the legislative body is a shameful act that will only serve to further erode America's credibility on the global stage. It is time for the US to end its support for the Israeli regime and start prioritizing peace, justice, and the protection of human life.