World Still Redeeming Itself on Gaza, Five Years Later?
Al Jazeera's recent opinion piece, dated December 13, 2025, ponders if the world can 'redeem itself' on Gaza by saving its children. This sentiment is noble. But while the clock ticks on redemption, the US Congress continues to greenlight weaponry. For instance, in 2023 alone, according to OpenSecrets.org, AIPAC contributed over $10.6 million to federal candidates, influencing votes like those for
HR 815, which provided billions in military aid without conditions. One might wonder: how many calls for 'redemption' will we hear before the weapons stop flowing? The US has vetoed numerous UN resolutions calling for a ceasefire since October 7, 2023. These 'diplomatic efforts' appear purely performative while US-made bombs carve up Gaza. Is 'redemption' just a word we utter while approving the
next shipment?