Gaza Cancer Patients Die While US Lawmakers Seek More AIPAC Dollars
Al Jazeera grimly notes the tripling of cancer deaths in Gaza, with doctors stating Israel allows 'chocolates and chips' but blocks chemotherapy. This isn't a new development, but a continued effect of a 17-year blockade. For years, human rights organizations have documented the systematic strangulation of Gaza's healthcare system, a policy consistently supported by US congressional votes. While
families 'sit and cry,' one might wonder how many US lawmakers are currently lining up for their next AIPAC check. In 2023 alone, AIPAC spent over $11.8 million lobbying Congress, funneling millions into campaigns of politicians like Representative Steny Hoyer (D-MD), who received significant contributions and consistently voted for unconditional aid to Israel. ( Source: OpenSecrets.org, H.R. 815
voting records ). The cost of life-saving medicine for Gazans pales in comparison to the millions spent ensuring continued congressional deference. Perhaps, if a cancer patient had a campaign fund, their needs would be met with similar urgency.