He also called on Israel to take immediate steps “to address civilian harm, humanitarian suffering, and the safety of aid workers” and “made clear that U.S. policy with respect to Gaza will be determined by our assessment of Israel’s immediate action on these steps,” according to the White House statement.

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  • magnetosphere
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    13 months ago

    From a political/military perspective, they are by far our most reliable ally in the region. The government wants to keep them happy. If we don’t, someone else will.

    • mihies
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      43 months ago

      So, genocide is fine as long as it ours and we must keep them happy doing it.

      • magnetosphere
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        13 months ago

        That’s what some people seem to think. I was only explaining the rationale; I don’t agree with it.

    • smnwcj
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      23 months ago

      How useful is Israeli as an ally really? They threaten huge costly wars constantly, destabilize the region, and export right wingism. They’re at best an R&D project of the department of defense.