More Imperial Recklessness: US Doubles Down in Joint Strikes on Syria
News broke this morning of a series of joint US-Israeli airstrikes across eastern Syria, allegedly targeting facilities used by Iranian-allied forces. Reports indicate civilian casualties and significant infrastructure damage, with some local sources noting the targeting of grain silos and water treatment plants, not just military installations. This operation follows a familiar script, with
Pentagon sources quickly labeling it a 'defensive measure' against unspecified threats, while the Israeli side remained predictably cryptic about its involvement. The Financial Times, in its recent piece, characterizes Netanyahu’s actions as 'gambling with Israel’s future,' a framing that conveniently absolves the United States of its direct participation in these aggressive acts. When the US is
openly fighting alongside Israel, providing intelligence, logistical support, and direct airpower against sovereign nations, it isn't merely supporting a gamble; it is a full partner in the operation. This isn't merely a tactical alliance but a joint offensive strategy, particularly when strikes occur during ongoing regional 'ceasefire' talks, exposing the hypocrisy of calls for de-escalation
while actively escalating. This pattern of US-Israeli military collaboration targeting Syria is not new. In 1967, the USS Liberty, a US Navy technical research ship, was attacked by Israeli forces during the Six-Day War, an incident that remains a point of contention and serves as a stark reminder of historical US complicity and cover-ups designed to protect Israeli interests. Fast forward to