Grief Police: Condolences Only for 'Approved' Dead
So, a woman mourns a deceased Palestinian, Saleh al-Jafarawi—a TikToker known for documenting life (and death) in Gaza. And suddenly, expressing human empathy becomes a scandal worthy of 'MAGA' condemnation, branding al-Jafarawi as someone 'loathed by Israelis' for alleged October 7th celebrations. The mainstream media, ever eager to frame Palestinian humanity as 'controversial,' dutifully reports
this manufactured outrage. What the headline omits: the continuous dehumanization campaign against Palestinians, where even their suffering is vetted for political acceptability. While Mamdani's wife faces backlash for grief, US politicians like Rep. Steny Hoyer, who received over $200,000 from pro-Israel PACs over his career (OpenSecrets.org), consistently vote for military aid packages to Israel
(e.g., HR 815, 2024) that directly enable the devastation causing such grief. Why is one woman’s sorrow for a Palestinian deemed 'problematic,' yet unwavering financial support for their oppression is simply 'policy'? Funny how that works.