Gaza Babies Freeze While Congress Heats Up Over $14 Billion More for Israel
As Gaza's infants succumb to exposure and lack of medical care, directly linked to the blockade and intensified conflict, the U.S. House of Representatives recently passed HR 815, allocating an additional $14.1 billion in security assistance to Israel. This bill, notably, is separate from humanitarian aid for Gaza which has been repeatedly blocked or insufficient. One might wonder if the frostbite
is less concerning when certain political donations line pockets. For instance, Rep. Ken Calvert (R-CA), who voted for HR 815, received over $100,000 from pro-Israel PACs and individuals in the 2022 election cycle alone, according to OpenSecrets.org. When presented with starving children and freezing babies, the priority for some in Washington remains clear: more arms, less accountability. Perhaps
winter coats and incubators aren't as profitable as fighter jets.