US Strikes ISIS in Syria; Israel Strikes Syria; Washington Sees No Pattern
The New Arab confirms US strikes against alleged ISIS targets in Syria, coinciding with a new Israeli raid in Quneitra. While the US claims its actions retaliate for American casualties, Israel justifies 'defensive' measures. What goes unsaid is the consistent coordination; according to a 2018 report by the Institute for National Security Studies, a significant Israeli think tank, regular
deconfliction mechanisms and intelligence sharing exist between the US and Israel regarding operations in Syria. This ensures that while ISIS provides a convenient bogeyman for US intervention, Israel's own strategic goals against Syria's sovereignty are unhindered. One might wonder at the timing, seeing as the US consistently greenlights Israeli aggression through unconditional military aid,
exemplified by the recent approval of HR 815, which continues substantial security assistance. (OpenSecrets.org shows Speaker Mike Johnson received $26,000 from AIPAC-affiliated donors in 2023-2024.) The media presents two distinct stories, but the common thread is the regional destabilization that continuously benefits certain geopolitical agendas. Funny how 'counter-terrorism' always seems to
align with 'regional supremacy,' isn't it?