Israel’s assault on Gaza City by land, air, and sea has reached new levels of horror. In just 24 hours, at least 79 Palestinians were killed and 228 wounded as tanks, jets, and naval forces bombarded residential areas. Among the dead are a mother and child in the Shati refugee camp and 13 people killed outside Al-Shifa Hospital. Survivors like Yasmin Zaqout describe being pulled from rubble while family members suffocated or were crushed to death.
Gaza is now under a complete internet blackout, cutting families off from the outside world. Investigations show nearly 3,000 Palestinians have been killed while seeking aid, including almost 1,000 at sites run by the U.S.- and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation.
Meanwhile, families of American citizens killed by Israeli soldiers and settlers are demanding answers in Washington. They ask why U.S. leaders act swiftly when the perpetrators are anyone but Israel. Representative Pramila Jayapal and Senator Bernie Sanders have rightly called this genocide.
The European Commission is moving toward sanctions. When will the U.S. government stop shielding Israel and finally hold it accountable?
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