US Greases Wheels of Genocide: Billions in New Arms for 'Allies'
📰 THE STORY: Al Jazeera reports that the US has approved a $6.6 billion sale of 30 Apache helicopters and numerous assault vehicles to the Israeli government. The article notes that these specific Apache helicopters have been used to attack Palestinians in Gaza, highlighting the direct link between US arms and the current atrocities. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: This is
not an isolated transaction; it's part of a relentless financial and military umbilical cord. Since 1948, the United States has provided Israel with more than $160 billion in bilateral assistance, predominantly military aid. In recent decades, this has averaged over $3 billion annually, often with stipulations that some of it must be spent buying US military products. This current sale is a
*direct purchase*, meaning Israel is spending its existing, often US-funded, military budget. Remember the 1982 Israeli invasion of Lebanon, where US-supplied cluster bombs were used extensively, killing an estimated 20,000, predominantly civilians. The US has continuously re-armed Israel despite clear evidence of weapon misuse against civilian populations, reinforcing a pattern spanning decades.
Double Standard: Imagine for a moment if Iran or Venezuela were to receive a $6.6 billion arms package from Russia or China amidst accusations of genocide and ongoing UN investigations. Western media would decry it as 'destabilizing,' a threat to 'regional security,' and a violation of international norms. Editorials would demand sanctions and condemnation. Yet, when the US facilitates mass