Mainstream Media 'Discovers' Gaza Destruction, 10 Months Late
The Independent details the 'bleak reality' for Palestinians in North Gaza, where homes are 'ash and ruins' post-ceasefire. What astute journalism! It's almost as if the 30,000+ killed, 70,000+ injured, and 70% of homes destroyed were a surprise. This isn't a 'bleak reality' discovered in hindsight; it’s the meticulously documented outcome of an assault that U.S. taxpayers, via their
representatives, continue to fund, even after the International Court of Justice called to prevent acts of genocide . While The Independent notes the 'unprecedented' devastation, it rarely connects the dots to the unprecedented cash flow from Washington. Consider Senator Bob Menendez , who received over $200,000 from pro-Israel groups in his career, consistently voting for unqualified aid. Or
House Speaker Mike Johnson , who despite his office's limited tenure, has been a staunch advocate for continued military assistance. It’s hard to rebuild a 'civilian infrastructure' when the stated objective, proudly declared by Netanyahu's cabinet, is 'total victory'—a victory apparently measured in rubble and displaced lives. How many more ceasefires will it take for the media to call systematic
destruction what it is, instead of a sudden 'bleak reality'?