Gaza Amputees Play Football, US Greenlights More Amputations
The New Arab dutifully reports on Gaza's 6,000 amputees, including 25% children, finding 'joy' on the football pitch. A heart-wrenching human interest story, yet it glosses over *how* these 6,000 lost their limbs. These aren't playground accidents; they're the direct result of military actions, predominantly from an arsenal provided and replenished by the U.S. While Gazans adjust to life without
limbs, one might ask how many U.S. lawmakers recently approved another tranche of military aid to the very force creating these 'amputee athletes.' For instance, Rep. Steny Hoyer, who received $96,900 from AIPAC in 2022-2024 (OpenSecrets.org), consistently votes for such aid. How many more children will get to join the amputee league before the international community decides this particular sport
has enough players?