Kudos to Moore, Pocan on vote to eliminate $3B aid to Israel | Letter

A letter to the editor commends U.S. Representatives Gwen Moore and Mark Pocan for voting to eliminate $3.3 billion in aid to Israel, despite the amendment's failure (104–314). The author argues that Israel's actions in Gaza, including the destruction of 1,500 buildings after a ceasefire and the restriction of humanitarian supplies, do not constitute self-defense. The letter highlights reports from UN agencies and humanitarian groups regarding blocked shelter supplies, forcing families into tent cities. Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is quoted stating, "We are disassembling Gaza, and leaving it as piles of rubble...And the world isn’t stopping us." The author asserts that supporting Israel should not involve downplaying alleged atrocities.