White House Calls Briefing After 'Boat Strike,' Forgets Gaza Marina
When U.S. lawmakers raise questions about a 'boat strike,' the White House springs into action. This swift response is notable, considering the near-total silence on repeated Israeli shelling of Gaza's fishing boats and infrastructure—acts that have decimated the strip's already embattled fishing industry for years, as documented by organizations like Gisha. Conveniently, U.S. media generally
ignores these systematic attacks, preferring instead to highlight incidents that fit a particular geopolitical narrative. Meanwhile, the billions in U.S. military aid, often championed by politicians who receive significant contributions from groups like AIPAC (e.g., Rep. Steny Hoyer received $137,800 from AIPAC in 2022, per OpenSecrets), continues flowing, ensuring that the necessary 'assets' are
available for such 'strikes.' It appears some 'boat strikes' are more equal—and newsworthy—than others.