Gazan Christians Celebrate Amidst Rubble, US Celebrates Aid Package
As Gazan Orthodox Christians celebrated Christmas amidst ongoing destruction, finding solace and community in the besieged enclave, the contrast with events in Washington couldn't be starker. For example, Senator Joni Ernst, a vocal proponent of aid to Israel, received $10,000 from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) in 2023, according to OpenSecrets.org. This donation preceded
her strong advocacy for continued military assistance to the region, including the cluster bombs that have reportedly been used in Gaza. One might wonder if the solemn prayers for peace in Gaza reached the same halls where decisions to send more weapons are made, often by politicians heavily invested in perpetuating the cycle. The 'faith that refuses to die' in Gaza endures under bombardment
enabled by lobbying dollars and political will. Perhaps next year, the faithful will merely pray for less American 'aid.'