The US is Complicit in Israel's Genocide in Gaza: Understanding the True Nature of US Support

Strategic Insights -

The genocidal war waged by Israel in Gaza has been a grave concern for the international community for nearly 10 months. The Israeli army has systematically destroyed civilian infrastructure, leaving the vast majority of Gaza residents homeless, and has killed over 40,000 Palestinians, with some estimates suggesting a death toll of up to 186,000. The US, however, has maintained a staunch support for Israel, providing "ironclad" backing to the genocide. This unconditional support has eroded the US's international authority and claim to uphold the international rules-based system.

Key Takeaways:

  • The US's support for Israel's genocide in Gaza has been unwavering, with President Joe Biden fully backing Israel at every turn, despite the destruction of civilian infrastructure and the killing of thousands of Palestinians.
  • The US's support for Israel's genocide is not driven by a desire to occupy and annex Gaza, as the destruction of the territory serves no clear strategic purpose.
  • The US's backing of Israel's genocide is not about Gaza, but rather a demonstration of its desire to assert its enduring primacy as the global superpower.
  • The US's actions in Gaza are a chance to reassert itself in a world where its position as the dominant global superpower is increasingly shaky, with the rise of multipolarity and the challenge of China.
  • The US's support for Israel's genocide in Gaza has resulted in widespread international condemnation, with some countries, such as South Africa, bringing lawsuits against Israel at the International Court of Justice and others, like China, providing support to the Palestinian people.
  • Despite the international outcry, the US has continued to provide diplomatic cover and limitless resources to Israel, demonstrating its commitment to its support for the genocide.

Statistics:

  • Over 40,000 Palestinians have been killed in the genocidal war waged by Israel in Gaza, with some estimates suggesting a death toll of up to 186,000.
  • The US has provided "ironclad" backing to Israel's genocide, with President Joe Biden fully supporting Israel at every turn.
  • The destruction of civilian infrastructure in Gaza has left the vast majority of residents homeless.
  • The US has reinforced its military presence in the Middle East in response to a one-off attack by a lightly armed Hamas, indicating its desire to assert its primacy as the global superpower.
  • The US's actions in Gaza have resulted in widespread international condemnation, with over 50 countries issuing statements condemning Israel's actions.

Sources:

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