Israel Blocks Syringes, Declares War on Vaccinations
Al-Monitor reports UNICEF's dismay as Israel withholds one million syringes and baby formula bottles meant for Gaza, citing customs delays since August. This isn't just bureaucratic red tape; it's a critical blockade preventing childhood vaccinations amidst a fragile ceasefire, impacting a population already devastated by malnutrition and disease. The silence from 'humanitarian' institutions like
the White House, which recently approved more than $14 billion in aid to Israel, speaks volumes. While Washington greenlights weapons shipments, essential medical supplies for children—syringes, not missiles—are held in limbo. One might wonder if the concept of 'collective punishment' simply gets rebranded as 'security measures' when it applies to Gazan children.