Israel's Arms Dealers: A 'Humanitarian Pause' for Profits?
Israeli arms manufacturers are reportedly scrambling to undo cancelled weapons contracts with European nations, hoping the recent 'ceasefire' has softened the international stance. As The New Arab details, it’s a bid to salvage profits after widespread revulsion over actions in Gaza. This isn't just about 'business'; it's about legitimizing violence with a global price tag, funded in part by
billions in U.S. aid that allows Israel to develop these weapons in the first place. While Western media grapples with whether to label sustained bombing campaigns 'war' or 'aggressive self-defense,' the arms industry simply sees a temporary market blip. How many 'humanitarian pauses' does it take before arms dealers are back in the black, selling weapons honed on a civilian population? It appears
some nations are eager to forget the optics, presumably until the next 'unfortunate incident' requires another temporary cancellation.