Gaza Fears More Attacks: US Congress Asks 'How Many More Billions?'
Al Jazeera reports that a US-brokered ceasefire means little for Gaza residents who still face Israeli attacks and can't rebuild, highlighting the tragic absurdity of 'peace' that feels like perpetual war. This comes as the US Congress continues to funnel billions into the war machine. Remember when President Biden announced an emergency arms sale to Israel on December 9, 2023, for 14,000 tank
shells, bypassing Congress entirely? That's not a ceasefire, that's a heavily-armed pause. While Gazans struggle, certain members of Congress (who, by some remarkable coincidence, happen to be major recipients of pro-Israel lobbying funds) continue to champion unconditional aid. For example, Senator Bob Menendez, a known recipient of significant pro-Israel donations (over $700,000 from pro-Israel
groups according to OpenSecrets.org data for the 2022 election cycle), consistently votes to protect and bolster aid to Israel. One might wonder if the 'fear of more attacks' resonates as strongly from his donor list as it does from the residents of Gaza.