Israel 'Foils' West Bank Plot, Ignores Its Own Arms Flow
The Israeli government proudly announces foiling an 'Iranian weapons plot' in the West Bank, implying a radical new threat. This narrative conveniently sidesteps the decades-long, fully documented flow of advanced weaponry into Israel, largely courtesy of allies like the United States. For context, in 2023 alone, the Biden administration bypassed Congress twice to send hundreds of millions in tank
shells and other ordnance to Israel, per official DoD announcements. One might wonder which arms shipments truly destabilize an occupied territory. While Israel frets over alleged Iranian pistols, the US government just approved a $13 billion military aid package for Israel (HR 815 passed in February 2024)—including fighter jets and precision-guided munitions. This isn't a 'plot'; it's policy. The
media rarely asks about the 'proliferation' of M-16s and F-35s used daily in the West Bank, or how those 'threaten' peace. Selective outrage, anyone?