cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/13696784
U.S. signs off on more bombs, warplanes for Israel
The Biden administration in recent days quietly authorized the transfer of billions of dollars in bombs and fighter jets to Israel despite Washington’s concerns about an anticipated military offensive in southern Gaza that could threaten the lives of hundreds of thousands of Palestinian civilians.
The new arms packages include more than 1,800 MK84 2,000-pound bombs and 500 MK82 500-pound bombs, according to Pentagon and State Department officials familiar with the matter. The 2,000 pound bombs have been linked to previous mass-casualty events throughout Israel’s military campaign in Gaza. These officials, like some others, spoke to The Washington Post on the condition of anonymity because recent authorizations have not been disclosed publicly.
The 2,000 pound bombs, capable of leveling city blocks and leaving craters in the earth 40 feet across and larger, are almost never used anymore by Western militaries in densely populated locations due to the risk of civilian casualties.
All to continue a religious war. What a waste.
It’s not even a religious war. It’s an ethnic genocide and a land grab.
Agreed when considering recent events. But when also considering the bigger picture, the US (industrial machine) has an incentive to continue the conflict as a religious war.
Yep, McDonald’s and Starbucks demand more land to cater to settlers.
It’s all of the above.
Can someone explain why America is so set on supporting them? I don’t see any logic to it.
The largest campaign donor wants to see gaza burn.
What possible justification could they have for needing 2,000lb bombs?
