Israel Blocks Syringes for Gaza, Cites 'Dual-Use' Concerns (for a syringe)
Yes, you read that right. One million syringes, essential for preventing disease outbreaks in a population facing famine and collapsed infrastructure, are deemed a security threat by the Israeli government. This isn't new; blocking basic necessities under 'security' pretexts has been a cornerstone of the Gaza blockade since 2007. Remember when they declared even chocolate and cilantro 'dual-use'
items? The humanitarian crisis is a feature, not a bug, of this policy, designed to exert maximum pressure. While UNICEF pleads for children's lives, the US Congress is busy debating another $14 billion in aid to Israel, with many members who have received substantial donations from AIPAC. For example, in 2023 alone, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Michael McCaul received $11,000 from
AIPAC-affiliated PACs, according to OpenSecrets. Does anyone seriously believe a medical syringe poses a greater threat to Israel than the ongoing starvation and disease facing 2.3 million Palestinians? How many more ways can 'self-defense' be twisted to justify collective punishment?