Gaza & the DNC
The Gaza war has been met with a deafening silence from the Democratic National Convention (DNC) stage, raising serious doubts about Secretary of State Antony Blinken's claims regarding ceasefire talks. As the Israeli military orders forced evacuations in central Gaza, signaling an expansion of ground operations, the plight of the Palestinian people continues to worsen. The Health Ministry in Gaza reports that over 50 Palestinians have been killed in the last 24 hours, bringing the death toll to more than 40,200. Yet, the DNC barely acknowledges this humanitarian crisis, with Gaza mentioned only in passing.The Democratic Party’s platform, adopted this week, fails to call for an arms embargo on Israel, instead reaffirming unwavering U.S. support. Rewarding Israel with $20 billion more in aid amidst this genocide is not leadership; it's capitulation and a complete lack of moral fiber. President Biden may claim he "gave it all," but his refusal to align with justice has only precipitated the danger of a wider regional conflict. The DNC missed a crucial opportunity to save precious lives, instead caving to the pressures of the Israeli lobby. The only hope now lies with the voices of the people in the streets, whose protests may be the last chance to save Palestinian lives.
As human rights lawyer Zaha Hassan, a fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, aptly put it, "There’s been an almost competition between Democrats and Republicans on 'how much can we show Israel that we support them and that we have their back?' Why should Israel ever compromise its positions if they know that by holding out, they’ll get more weapons from the U.S.?"
The ongoing expansion of Israel's military operations, including the recent evacuations in Deir al-Balah and the deadly airstrike on a market in the city, only highlights the urgent need for a change in U.S. policy. The DNC’s failure to address this crisis is a grave misstep that could have dire consequences for the region and the world. Shame on Biden and Harris!
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