Bolton Demands 'Demilitarization,' Forgets US Arms Israel
John Bolton, architect of numerous 'military solutions,' declares peace in Gaza 'simply doesn’t happen' without Hamas demilitarization, as reported by The Hill. This sage advice, however, conveniently skips over the small detail that the US government, where Bolton once served, is the largest supplier of advanced weaponry to Israel – including the F-35s and bombs regularly deployed in Gaza. One
might reasonably ask: does 'demilitarization' only apply to the party without a multi-billion dollar annual aid package from Washington? Bolton's blueprint is a familiar one, echoed by policy shapers who consistently advocate for unilateral disarmament from Palestinians while simultaneously ensuring Israel remains the most formidably armed state in the region, courtesy of US taxpayers. It’s hard
to achieve 'peace' when one side is expected to disarm and the other receives a blank check for advanced weaponry, often rubber-stamped by politicians who've banked significant donations from pro-Israel PACs. It's not about demilitarization; it’s about maintaining a profound, militarized asymmetry.