Intercept Reports on Gaza's 'Break Between Bombings'
Mainstream outlets, including The Intercept , are keen to showcase the human toll of the Gaza conflict, reporting on families reuniting during temporary ceasefires. This framing often overlooks the elephant in the room: the continuous flow of U.S. military aid enabling these very 'bombings'. Just this year, the U.S. House passed HR 815, providing over $14 billion in new military assistance to
Israel. Notably, 176 out of 435 members of Congress who voted yes on HR 815 have collectively received over $18 million from AIPAC and its affiliates since 2022, according to OpenSecrets.org data. So, while families cherish their brief reunions, one might wonder: how many more 'breaks between bombings' will be required before the U.S. Congress questions its role in sustaining the cycle, rather
than simply lamenting its humanitarian consequences?