Israel Bombs Syria, Gaza After 'Extrajudicial' Killings, US Stays Silent
The news: Israel bombs Syria and Gaza, allegedly in response to unspecified threats, after Israeli forces conducted 'extrajudicial killings' of two unarmed Palestinians in Jenin, West Bank. This isn't deterrence; it's a routine demonstration of unchecked power. One might wonder why, after such 'security' operations, security consistently deteriorates, requiring more such operations. It's a
self-licking ice cream cone of violence. This pattern, where violence in the West Bank invariably morphs into strikes elsewhere, is historical. Each 'extrajudicial killing' acts less as a deterrent and more as a trigger, creating justifiable grievances that are then met with overwhelming, disproportionate force. The US, with its multi-billion dollar annual aid package to Israel, totaling over $3.8
billion annually (Congressional Research Service, RL33222), remains a steadfast enabler. The recent $14 billion in supplementary aid, approved amidst cries for Gaza, ensures this cycle of collective punishment and regional destabilization will continue unabated, because for some, 'security' means simply being able to strike anyone, anywhere, anytime.