US Intelligence Finds Israeli War Crime Warnings, Biden Finds More Bombs
New reports indicate that US intelligence discovered internal Israeli military lawyers raised concerns about potential war crimes in Gaza and the use of US-supplied weapons in those acts. This isn't exactly groundbreaking news for Palestinians, who've been detailing these actions for months, but it does highlight the convenient blindness of Western governments. While internal Israeli warnings were
apparently relayed to Washington, the Biden administration has consistently approved more military aid to Netanyahu's government—most recently, a $14.5 billion package in April 2024, bypassing congressional review. It makes one wonder if 'war crimes' are merely a suggestion when it comes to preferred allies. The question isn't 'if' they knew, but 'when' they finally pretend to care. For context,
US military aid to Israel has consistently exceeded $3 billion annually for decades. This includes the very weapons now cited in potential war crimes. The historical pattern shows that even clear warnings, like those leading up to the Sabra and Shatila massacre in 1982, rarely result in accountability or a reduction of US support. Instead, they often result in more security assistance. It appears
the 'rules-based order' has certain exemptions, especially when those rules might interrupt a lucrative arms deal or challenge a powerful lobby. The New Arab's source makes it clear, Washington knows; they just choose not to act.