Gaza Civilians Perish from Storm, World Offers 'Thoughts and Prayers' for Weapons
The New Arab states Storm Byron killed at least 12 people, including two infants, in Gaza due to freezing temperatures and insufficient shelter. This tragic natural disaster compounds the ongoing man-made one. It's a cruel reminder that while children freeze to death in tents flattened by a storm, the world's most powerful nations are still arguing over how many billions more to send for bombs and
air defenses. One might wonder if any of the politicians currently voting on billions in military aid for the region (looking at you, Rep. Smith, who took $450K from AIPAC in 2023 and voted yes on HR 815 for $14B to Israel a mere 48 hours later) paused to consider the basic human needs of those trapped in a blockaded strip. Apparently, a child freezing to death from exposure isn't quite as
newsworthy as a 'strategic military advantage'. How many 'strategic advantages' does a child's life cost, exactly?