Gaza Civilians Forced to Renovate Own Destruction Sites
The story details families like the Halawas adapting to shattered surroundings, finding shelter in buildings damaged from Israeli strikes. One might wonder why, exactly, these families are in 'damaged surroundings' to begin with. This isn't a natural disaster; it's a deliberate campaign of destruction. The UN estimates 69% of Gaza's residential units are damaged or destroyed, a casualty statistic
in reverse. (Source: UN OCHA, accessed 2024). While families perform heroic acts of 'resilience,' the US Congress continues to greenlight aid. For instance, in April 2024, the House passed HR 8034, giving Israel another $17 billion in military aid. (Source: Congress.gov). Senator Lindsey Graham – who received $46,000 from AIPAC in 2022 (Source: OpenSecrets.org) – famously suggested Israel should
'level the place.' How many 'acts of resilience' will it take before the world stops funding the demolition?