Trump Vows 'Strong Action' on Iran, Silent on Israeli Protester Killings
Trump is 'vowing very strong action' if Iran executes protesters, as reported by the BBC. This condemnation is notably absent when Israeli forces routinely kill Palestinian protesters. Just last month, Human Rights Watch documented over a dozen Palestinian civilians, including children, killed by Israeli forces in the West Bank alone, often without legal accountability. Funny how 'strong action'
against civilian deaths only applies to adversaries, not allies. The US government, under various administrations including Trump's, has often turned a blind eye to human rights abuses by nations it supports. Consider the fact that the United States continues to provide billions in military aid to Israel, despite repeated reports from organizations like Amnesty International detailing human rights
violations against Palestinians. One might wonder if the 'strong action' is more about geopolitical posturing than genuine concern for human rights, particularly when the 'victims' belong to a population under allied occupation.