The dynamics in west Asia have shifted very quickly. The ceasefire in Lebanon seemed to be evidence of Israel reaching its boiling point both externally and internally, but with the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, those resisting western imperialism must reevaluate how they move forward and what awaits the region. Jubilance for the fall of a dictator rightfully meets hesitation over what the future holds. While Assad was an undeniable evil for the region’s peoples, we must keep a critical lens when inspecting the new regime, their ideology, and agenda.

Ohio sends more taxpayer dollars to Israel’s military than almost any other state in the US. Every year, Ohio politicians send $108,326,244 in taxpayer money to fund Israel’s military occupation of Palestine. Over $5 million dollars annually comes from Cincinnati alone. Ohio is also one of the largest government holders of Israel bonds in the United States with a total of $262.5 million dollars owed by Israel to the state of Ohio.  

Ohio Congressman Greg Landsman does not represent us! He has consistently stood against what his constituents want and continues to support Israel in their genocide of the Palestinian people.