US House Votes to Censor Palestinian Death Toll in Gaza, Denying Israeli War Crimes

What's happening?

The House passed a bipartisan amendment to prevent the government from acknowledging the number of Palestinians killed by Israel in Gaza.

Why?

The amendment was supported by 62 Democrats and 207 Republicans, passing with a 269-144 vote. It will now go to the Senate for consideration.

What would the amendment do if enacted? The amendment would bar the State Department from using funds to cite statistics from Gaza's Health Ministry, effectively censoring the fact that Israeli forces have killed at least 37,765 Palestinians and wounded 86,429 others in Gaza.

How?

The vote is part of a broader effort to censor information and criticism related to Israel's occupation and treatment of Palestinians. Previous votes have aimed to undermine the movement for Palestinian rights and pro-Palestinian speech.