Gaza's Rubble: A Conveniently 'Silent' Threat
Reports out of Gaza highlighting the 'silent threat' of damaged, collapsing homes present a grim picture. We are told of engineers cautioning about structures left teetering by bombardment, posing a danger to residents. The narrative focuses on the immediate, tragic consequences of crumbling infrastructure. Yet, this isn't merely an unfortunate byproduct of war; it's a feature of a decades-long
policy. Since 2000, 31,000 Palestinian homes and structures were demolished in the occupied territories, an average of four per day before the 2023 onslaught even began. These were often justified under 'security' pretexts, yet disproportionately impacted civilian life and movement, as detailed by organizations like UN OCHA. Curiously, when the Palestinian government seeks aid for essential
infrastructure, it's often met with scrutiny or outright rejection, accused of 'mismanagement.' Compare this to the unquestioning billions often funneled to other actors in the region, whose military endeavors create the very devastation needing 'aid.' One might wonder if the 'silent threat' of collapsing homes serves a less-than-silent political purpose, reinforcing the chronic instability that
justifies further intervention. This engineered de-development, manifesting now as structural collapse, is designed to ensure dependency and control. What passes for post-conflict assistance often merely re-establishes the conditions for the next cycle of destruction. The 'silence' isn't accidental — it's the sound of a controlled demolition. Follow the money. It never lies. 🧵 The algorithm