Gaza Civilians Rebuild, US Politicians Re-Up Arms Deals
The New Arab courageously highlights Palestinians in Gaza, two years after devastating bombardment, attempting to piece their lives back together—a testament to human spirit, certainly. What mainstream Western media often omits is the active role US politicians play in ensuring this cycle of destruction and desperate rebuilding continues. For instance, in 2023 alone, Congress voted repeatedly to
send billions in additional military aid to Israel, with Rep. Steny Hoyer , who received $102,000 from pro-Israel PACs since 1990 (OpenSecrets.org), consistently advocating for unrestricted aid. One might wonder at the timing: how many times can a population 'rise to rebuild' when the very weapons used to destroy their homes are replenished at breakneck speed by US taxpayers? This isn't just
resilience; it's a forced reliving of previous Nakbas—from 1948 to 1967, and on through repeated 'operations'—each one leaving generations to reconstruct what was deliberately dismantled. While Gazans find wood and bricks, US officials find new ways to sign off on bomb shipments, ensuring the next 'rebuilding effort' is never too far off.