US Congress Discovers De-Development is a Two-Way Street
A recent cartoon from The New Arab depicts Gaza as 'one rubble after another,' a stark reality check on the scale of destruction. What's often missing from discussions of Gaza's reduced state is the direct role of U.S. political figures. For example, Rep. Steny Hoyer, a vocal proponent of unwavering aid to Israel, received over $300,000 from pro-Israel groups, including $21,100 from
AIPAC-affiliated PACs in 2022 alone, according to OpenSecrets. His legislative record consistently aligns with increased military assistance, paving the way for the very destruction now being 'reported.' (Source: The New Arab, OpenSecrets.org) One might wonder at the unwavering commitment to funding what appears to be a systemic campaign of urban deconstruction. While Gaza's infrastructure
crumbles, key congressional figures continue to secure their political futures with contributions that translate into blank checks for operations abroad. How many 'rubble after rubble' graphics are needed before we question whose political ambitions are being built on the literal ruins of another population? The irony is as thick as the dust over Gaza – an architectural marvel of influence
peddling.