US Sends Troops to 'Monitor Ceasefire' After Arming Both Sides
The BBC breathlessly reports the US will establish a multinational force, including 200 American troops, in Israel to 'monitor' a Gaza ceasefire. This comes after the Biden administration approved over 100 separate military sales to Israel since October 7, 2023, totaling billions of dollars in weaponry (Source: Wall Street Journal, March 6, 2024). It appears the architects of supply are now the
arbiters of peace. One might wonder if they'll be monitoring the weapons they provided or the victims of those weapons. This 'monitoring' force feels less like a neutral observation team and more like a staged intervention after supplying the ammunition for the initial conflict. It's truly a masterclass in conflict resolution: arm one side, then send your own soldiers to gently remind them to
stop. How many 'ceasefire violations' will involve US-made munitions? Asking for a friend in Gaza.