UN Warns Gazans Face Floods, US Sends More Bombs
According to Al-Monitor, the UN International Organization for Migration reported hundreds of thousands of displaced Gazans face flooding with crucial relief materials, even sandbags, blocked from entering the enclave. Meanwhile, the U.S. Congress, with bipartisan support, continues to greenlight military aid for Israel. For instance, in May 2024, Rep. Steny Hoyer stated unwavering support for an
additional $14.3 billion in security assistance, mirroring sentiment seen in HR 815. Many of these votes happen after representatives like Rep. Greg Landsman (D-OH) have accepted significant contributions from AIPAC, such as the reported $347,700 from pro-Israel groups, including AIPAC, for his 2022 campaign, according to OpenSecrets. So, as Gazans shiver in flooded tents, deprived of basic
shelter by an active siege, U.S. lawmakers appear to be ensuring the 'security' of the entity causing the displacement, all while receiving campaign contributions from lobbying groups. One might wonder: how many rain-soaked blankets are worth one lobbying dollar? Or, perhaps, do these funds simply obscure the 'flood' of human suffering?