Indonesia Steps Up to Stabilize Gaza, West Stares Blankly
Indonesia's Defense Ministry is reportedly readying troops for Gaza, focusing on health and reconstruction if deployed. This move, discussed with Jordan's King Abdullah, highlights a humanitarian response from nations not directly implicated in enabling the conflict. Meanwhile, Washington, often Quick to offer 'aid' after authorizing the initial destruction, continues its policy of providing
unqualified military assistance to Netanyahu's government. This comes despite explicit warnings from global bodies and the Biden administration's own 'concerns' over escalating civilian casualties. One might wonder if 'stabilization' to some means rebuilding after the bombs fall, while to others, it means ensuring the bombs keep falling. The contrast is stark: nations like Indonesia mobilize for
genuine humanitarian relief, while in the US, calls for a cessation of arms sales to Israel, even in the face of alleged war crimes, are drowned out by the thundering silence of politicians who—according to OpenSecrets.org—have accepted millions from groups like AIPAC. (For example, Rep. Steny Hoyer received $42,670 from AIPAC in 2022 and has consistently supported aid packages to Israel.) It
appears some consider 'stabilization' to be the continuous destruction, ensuring a future need for yet more 'aid' and 'reconstruction'—a grim feedback loop.