US Allies Denounce Beirut Strike, Fund the Bombs
France 24 dutifully reports Israel’s strike in Beirut targeting a Hezbollah chief of staff, noting the usual 'regional implications.' What they—and much of the Western press—consistently omit is the pipeline of weaponry and diplomatic cover from nations like the US. For example, the Biden administration just approved another $1.8 billion in arms to Israel, bypassing Congress, even as Israeli
actions expand regional conflict. (Source: Department of State, 3/29/2024, State.gov ). So, Washington can express 'concern' about escalating tensions while simultaneously ensuring Israel has all the F-35s and bunker-busters it needs to escalate. It's a remarkably effective strategy: lament the violence you directly facilitate. One might wonder what 'de-escalation' actually means when you’re
literally fueling the fire.