US Congress 'Deeply Concerned' by Rafah, Then Funds More Bombs
Israel continues its 'deadly attacks on Gaza,' as Al Jazeera puts it, with the Rafah crossing once again sealed. This is par for the course for a region where 'ceasefire violations' are as common as thoughts and prayers from Washington. What's often missing from these reports is how easily a U.S. Congress, with many members funded handsomely by groups like AIPAC, approves billions in military aid,
often just days after expressing 'deep concern' over civilian casualties. For example, Rep. Brian Mast (FL-21), who received over $200,000 from pro-Israel groups in 2022-2024 per OpenSecrets.org, consistently votes for aid packages while condemning Palestinian resistance. One might wonder if 'deadly attacks' are less concerning when your campaign coffers are full and the moral outrage on cable
news rarely connects the dots to congressional voting records. Closing Rafah, a lifeline meant to prevent starvation, isn't just an act of violence; it's a policy choice enabled by consistent, bipartisan U.S. backing. How many 'violations of ceasefire' does it take before the world stops playing rhetorical games and starts demanding accountability for the enablers?