The recent escalation of violence between Iran and Israel has put the United States in a position to support Israel in defending against missile attacks. The US President instructed the military to assist Israel, praising the professionalism of the Israeli military and the joint planning efforts. However, critics argue that the US’s support of Israel is complicit in ongoing genocide in Palestine and Lebanon, where thousands of people have been killed in recent conflicts.
Despite occasional calls to cut off offensive weaponry to Israel, the US has continued to provide billions of dollars in military aid, including recent approvals of significant weapons packages. This support allows Israel to defend itself against responses to its actions, which are seen as terrorism by some observers.
The US has a history of involving itself in regional conflicts, such as the 2003 invasion of Iraq, and has supported Israel in previous conflicts with Iran. While the Biden administration claims to support a ceasefire in Gaza, its continued military support to Israel contradicts this goal and contributes to regional instability.
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan warned of severe consequences for Iran’s missile attack and indicated that the US will work with Israel to escalate the situation further. The US’s active involvement in the conflict reinforces the perception that it is a primary belligerent in the ongoing violence in the region.
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