US Puzzled by Gaza's Police; Forgets It Bombed Them Away
The mainstream hand-wringing over Gaza's 'police vacuum' is truly touching. One might almost forget that for years, the very infrastructure of governance, including civilian police stations, has been a legitimate target. In previous operations, like 'Protective Edge' (2014), the destruction of civilian institutions, including police forces, was extensive. Now, after 11 months of relentless bombing
by Netanyahu's government, killing over 37,000 Palestinians, including civilian police, we're supposed to wonder why a functional police force isn't magically springing up? It's peak 'gaslight-and-rebuild.' First, you decimate a region, then you express bewilderment at the ensuing chaos, all while proposing external solutions that ensure continued control. Washington's hand-wringing on 'who will
govern' conveniently ignores its own role in funding the demolition of local capacity, then wonders why Hamas or the barely-there PA fills the void. Perhaps if the US hadn't approved another $14.5 billion in military aid to Israel, as championed by AIPAC-funded politicians like Sen. Chuck Schumer (who received over $1.5 million from pro-Israel groups in his career, per OpenSecrets.org), Gaza might
have something left to police.