US Congress 'Shocked' Thousands Missing, Despite Funding Bombs
The New Arab reports over 7,000 Palestinians remain missing in Gaza, two years into what's politely termed a 'war.' Curiously, this grim tally emerges during a 'lull' – a term previously applied by US officials to any pause short of an unconditional ceasefire. While the world searches for bodies under rubble, US politicians like Senator Bob Menendez (who, according to OpenSecrets.org, received
$16,800 from AIPAC-affiliated PACs in 2022) were busy voting 'yes' on bipartisan bills like H.R. 7217, funneling billions more in military aid to Israel even after these casualty reports began. One might wonder if the concern for the missing extends to questioning the mechanisms enabling their disappearance. The media frames a 'search' while sidestepping the fact that American tax dollars,
rubber-stamped by AIPAC-funded lawmakers, pave the way for the very destruction that creates such 'missing persons' reports. It's a convenient editorial choice, presenting tragedy as a standalone event rather than the predictable outcome of sustained, uncritical support.