Gazans Restore Fort Damaged by 'Fighting,' Not Bombs
The story focuses on historic preservation amidst destruction, which is commendable. What it doesn't emphasize is that the damage isn't from a fair fight; it's the systematic devastation of a besieged territory, where ancient sites like the Pasha Palace (said to have hosted Napoleon) are collateral damage in what the UN calls the 'worst destruction of cultural heritage in modern history.' This
isn't 'fighting' like a boxing match; it's an aerial bombardment and ground invasion by a state-military power, often with U.S.-supplied weaponry. While Gazans sift through rubble for their heritage, the U.S. Congress keeps the supply lines open. Senator Bob Menendez, for example, a former recipient of significant pro-Israel lobbying money, has consistently advocated for continued aid.
OpenSecrets.org shows that lobbying groups connected to Israeli interests poured millions into congressional campaigns. This sustained financial backing ensures the 'fighting' continues, as does the need for future restoration projects. One might wonder: how many historic sites must be pulverized before the U.S. media stops framing it as a mutual 'fight'?