US Congress 'Deeply Concerned' As Gaza Hospitals Run Dry
Al-Awda hospital in Nuseirat is crippled, unable to serve the wounded and sick, a direct consequence of the ongoing siege. This isn't an 'unforeseen circumstance'; it's a feature of a blockade that's been tightening its grip for 17 years. While Palestinian hospitals convert into morgues, the US House of Representatives recently voted 420-18 to pass HR 815 , providing additional military aid to
Israel. We might ask, rhetorically, how many congressional tears are shed per dollar sent to facilitate such blockades. For Republican Sen. Tim Scott, who took $17,000 from AIPAC in Q4 2023 (OpenSecrets.org), such 'humanitarian concerns' appear to exist comfortably alongside steadfast support for policies that ensure they persist. Funny how that works.