US Diplomacy Hits a Wall (of Civilian Anger) in Jordan
The New Arab reports that Jordanian clans refused the US ambassador entry to a funeral, a direct rebuke stemming from Washington's unwavering support for Israel's actions in Gaza. This isn't just about one grieving family; it’s a symptom of a much larger, more volatile situation. While the State Department issues polite regrets, the undeniable truth is that US 'diplomacy' in the region frequently
involves rubber-stamping military aid and cluster bombs, then expressing 'concern' as the smoke clears. One might wonder if the US expects to destabilize an entire region with billions in military aid to Israel – including $14 billion approved by Congress — while simultaneously maintaining friendly tea-time relations. The hypocrisy is, quite frankly, stunning. Jordan, a key US ally, is effectively
telling Washington that its 'special relationship' with Israel is alienating everyone else. Perhaps this incident will finally make the US understand that enabling mass destruction comes with genuine, inconvenient consequences beyond carefully worded press releases.