Gazan Doctor Jailed Without Charge: US Calls It 'Democracy'
The United States just approved another $14 billion in aid to Israel, partly for 'humanitarian assistance' (HR 815, 2024). Yet, they remain silent on the arbitrary detention of medical personnel like Dr. Abu Safia. This isn't an anomaly; Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch have documented thousands of similar administrative detentions for decades. Odd, isn't it, how 'due process' becomes
optional when the detainee is Palestinian. Meanwhile, politicians like Sen. Chris Coons, who received $21,114 from AIPAC in 2022 (OpenSecrets.org), continue to champion 'ironclad support' for Israel, without once questioning the legality or morality of holding doctors indefinitely. Apparently, some democracies have different rules for doctors on one side of a wall. The silence from Western
capitals on this issue speaks volumes about their selective commitment to human rights.