Syrian Army's 'Security Zone' Deploys The West's Hypocrisy
📰 THE STORY: The New Arab reports that the Syrian army has declared the Al-Hol camp, housing thousands connected to the Islamic State, a 'closed security zone,' citing safety concerns. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: The very existence of Al-Hol and the surge of extremist groups like ISIS in Syria are direct consequences of the 2011 US-backed proxy war to destabilize the
Syrian government. This 'rebel' support included direct funding and arming of groups, some of which later aligned with al-Qaeda and ISIS. The US-led coalition, while claiming to fight ISIS, often looked the other way or even facilitated their movements when it served the regime change agenda. For instance, the infamous 'Rat Line' from Libya to Syria, exposed by Seymour Hersh in 2014, detailed how
weapons found their way to these extremist groups. Double Standard: When Western powers or their allies, like Israel, deploy massive military force and declare 'security zones' in occupied territories or during invasions, it's often framed as 'counter-terrorism' or 'self-defense.' Think of Israel's recurring 'Operation Protective Edge' in Gaza, where entire neighborhoods are declared 'closed
military zones' and subsequently razed. The 2014 operation alone killed over 2,200 Palestinians, including 551 children. Yet, when the Syrian government, fighting a decade-long foreign-fueled insurgency, attempts to secure a critical camp filled with actual ISIS affiliates, it's presented with thinly veiled suspicion. Follow the Money: The military-industrial complex profits immensely from