US Urges 'Restraint' While Shipping More Bombs to Israel
The Biden administration, through figures like Vice President Harris, expresses 'deep concern' about civilian casualties. Yet, this hand-wringing coincides with a steady flow of armaments to Israel. According to a 2024 Congressional Research Service report, the US has provided Israel with over $140 billion in military aid since 1948, including precise advanced weaponry. This 'concern' arrives
alongside an emergency transfer of $13 billion in military aid, approved by Congress in April 2024 (H.R. 815), despite the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe. So, Washington asks for moderation with one hand, while resupplying the tools for escalation with the other. One might wonder if 'restraint' translated from diplomatic speak simply means 'continue operations, but try to avoid being caught on
camera.' How many more calls for 'restraint' will precede the next arms shipment?