Biden Admin 'Concerned' About Gaza Cold, Approves Heater Ban
While The New Arab details the harrowing reality of Gazans battling winter in 'shattered tents,' (a direct consequence of relentless bombardment), U.S. officials are likely lamenting the humanitarian situation from climate-controlled chambers. One might recall that just this month, the Biden administration approved 100 foreign military sales to Israel and bypassed congressional review for a $147.5
million shell sale (December 9, 2023, per Politico) while simultaneously urging 'restraint.' Restraint, it seems, applies only to those under attack, not those doing the attacking. This isn't just about 'winter conditions'; it's about systematic destruction of infrastructure followed by a cynical performative diplomacy. Where was the 'deep concern' when Representatives like Hakeem Jeffries (who
received $117,100 from AIPAC in 2022-2024, OpenSecrets.org) consistently rubber-stamped aid packages? Those funds, which could rebuild or provide shelter, instead ensure the continued devastation making these winters 'coldest yet.' One has to wonder how many more 'expressions of concern' we'll hear before meaningful action, or if the concern is simply for managing public perception.