Wedding Bombed: D.C. Wonders if Gazans Need Permits for Joy
When a Palestinian couple’s wedding becomes a mass funeral after an Israeli attack on their school-turned-shelter, Western media often frames it as 'unfortunate collateral damage.' Yet, few bother to connect the dots to U.S. political figures who greenlight the munitions behind such tragedies. Just last week, the House passed HR 815, a $95 billion aid package including $14.3 billion for Israel,
with a vote of 360-58. Many of the 'yes' votes came from members like Rep. Steny Hoyer, who, according to OpenSecrets, received over $45,000 from AIPAC-affiliated PACs in 2022 alone. This isn't 'aid' or 'defense'; it's a direct subsidy for despair. How many weddings must become funerals before Washington acknowledges that a population isn't 'neutralized'—it's simply terrorized? One might wonder if
the White House will issue a statement mourning the lost wedding cake, or perhaps just another 'deeply concerned' tweet while approving the next shipment of bombs. The tragic irony is that while Gazans can't find safety for a wedding, Congress finds endless funds for their destruction.