Breaking News: The House of Representatives voted to hide the death toll from Israel’s war on Gaza in a recent amendment to the State Department appropriations bill. This move has sparked controversy as it prevents the citing of statistics from the Gaza Health Ministry.
A total of 269 lawmakers supported the amendment, including 62 Democrats, reflecting a trend of anti-Palestinian sentiment in Congress. Critics, like Rep. Rashida Tlaib, have labeled the measure as “genocide denial.” The Gaza Health Ministry, tracking the death toll, reported at least 37,765 killings and 86,429 injuries in the past eight months due to the conflict.
Notably, Democratic Reps. Jared Moskowitz and Josh Gottheimer, known for opposing pro-Palestinian initiatives, led this amendment. They have been criticized for their anti-Palestinian stance and efforts to censor pro-Palestinian speech. The move has raised concerns about transparency and accountability in international conflicts.
This decision by the House of Representatives is a significant step that has raised questions about the ethics of concealing vital information during times of conflict and humanitarian crisis.