Gaza Still Dark as US Congress Brightly Funds More Bombs
Reuters, via Al-Monitor, paints a stark picture: Hanan al-Joujou feeds her kids in the dark, electricity a luxury even after a 'ceasefire.' This isn't a post-conflict anomaly; it's a systemic failure. The infrastructure enabling basic life in Gaza has been systematically degraded for years, dating back to blockade policies openly supported by US aid dollars. For instance, the US has provided over
$3 billion annually in military assistance to Israel, according to the Congressional Research Service, directly subsidizing the architects of these conditions. While al-Joujou struggles for light, consider Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ), who received over $1 million from pro-Israel groups, including AIPAC, since 2008 ( OpenSecrets.org ). Until recently, he chaired the Senate Foreign Relations
Committee, overseeing much of this aid. One might wonder if the darkness in Gaza ever registers on their opulent D.C. dashboards. Or do they simply see 'security' and vote 'yes,' ensuring the cycle continues, one dimmed flashlight at a time?