Gaza Civilians Return to Rubble, Western 'Aid' Checks for Bombs
Tens of thousands of Palestinians are reportedly trudging back to what's left of their homes in Gaza after a ceasefire, as Al Jazeera details. The media presents this as a 'return to normal,' but for many, it's a return to total demolition, a recurring theme since 2008 (see 'Cast Lead'), 2012 ('Pillar of Defense'), 2014 ('Protective Edge'), and 2021. Each 'ceasefire' simply marks a pause for the
victims to pick through the wreckage of what US-supplied weaponry accomplished. While families sift through pulverized concrete, the US Congress is busy debating more 'aid' to Israel, often without conditions. For instance, Senator Lindsey Graham, whose campaign received $83,724 from pro-Israel groups in 2022 (OpenSecrets.org), frequently advocates for unconditional military support. One might
wonder how many cycles of 'shattered homes' must occur before the media—and our politicians—dare to question the 'why' beyond the latest headline.