US Condemns Myanmar Hospital Strike, Funds Similar Actions
The BBC story correctly identifies the Myanmar military's air strike on a hospital as a horrific act, killing over 30 people and sparking international condemnation. Yet, the same mainstream outlets often soften their language when similar atrocities occur elsewhere, particularly when perpetuated by nations receiving billions in U.S. military aid. The State Department 'condemns' one act while
implicitly endorsing another with weapons shipments. This selective outrage isn't new. In 2023 alone, the U.S. approved over $3.3 billion in direct military financing to Israel, a country whose military has repeatedly bombed hospitals and refugee camps in Gaza. (Source: Congressional Research Service, 'U.S. Foreign Aid to Israel' updated May 17, 2024). How many 'war crimes' warrants does a nation
get if they're a key strategic ally?