As the world continues to spiral out of control, it’s truly disheartening to witness how my country, the United States, persistently supports the genocidal actions of Israel. The very ideals that America claims to uphold—freedom, equality, and justice for all—seem to vanish when it comes to the people of Palestine. The U.S. has chosen to align itself with Israeli interests, heavily influenced by lobbyists like AIPAC, while disregarding the plight of Palestinians.