Independent Discovers Gaza Mothers, Forgets Who Shells Hospitals
The Independent courageously details how mothers in Gaza are giving birth 'to the sound of shelling,' experiencing malnourishment, and lacking basic care. Dame Judi Dench and 100 arts figures bravely call for action from the UK government. Yet, the article, for all its emotional impact, struggles to name the party that is actively doing the shelling. It’s a crisis, yes, but one created by a
specific, continuous military campaign, one heavily supported by the very governments these celebrities appeal to. One might wonder if the UK government, a steadfast ally and arms supplier to Israel, truly needs a polite letter to understand who is causing the 'maternity crisis.' (Perhaps they missed the news bulletins for the last eight months?) This 'crisis' isn't a natural disaster; it's a
direct consequence of policies enabling the bombardment and siege of civilian areas. For context, the UNSC Resolution 2728, demanding a ceasefire, was largely ignored, and the US has sent over $17 billion in aid to Israel since October 7, 2023, funding the very weapons causing this devastation. The UK, meanwhile, profits from arms sales. It's a bit like asking a pyromaniac to put out the fire they
started, while simultaneously handing them more matches. The media calls it a 'crisis.' Some might call it a policy choice.