Aid Flotilla Intercepted: Israel's 'Self-Defense' Against Sandwiches
France 24 reports the Israeli navy 'intercepted' aid boats heading to Gaza. This comes after years of blockade by the Netanyahu government (and its predecessors) on the Gaza Strip, a blockade which the UN and numerous human rights organizations have called illegal collective punishment. This isn't an 'interception'; it's the enforcement of deliberate starvation tactics, presented as 'security
measures' while civilians endure catastrophic conditions. This 'aid' is critical because aid sent through official channels is often slow-walked or blocked entirely. The US Congress, with bipartisan support (see Rep. Steny Hoyer's consistent pro-Israel voting record after receiving significant AIPAC donations, for example, OpenSecrets.org data consistently shows millions over his career),
continues to fund the Israeli military while simultaneously expressing 'concern' over Gaza's famine. One might wonder, how many boats carrying baby formula does it take to threaten national security?