• bhmnscmm@lemmy.world
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      10 months ago

      Israel relies on American arms. That gives the US a lot of leverage to influence Israeli policy.

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          10 months ago

          You tell me.

          How do you think Israel would respond if American arms were contingent on deescalation? Or at least a change in status quo.

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            10 months ago

            They would continue on this genocidal path with their own weapons they already have and ones they already produce locally. This is a holy war, with Netanyahu’s goal being to cling to power. He’s already stated that he doesn’t intend to stop; peace isn’t an option, and I’m inclined to believe him.

            So, Biden simply doesn’t have the power or leverage to stop him, even if we leveled sanctions at them (which would never happen, because they’re still a geopolitical ally). I agree with the general premise that we shouldn’t give them more weapons, but it’s disingenuous and reductive to talk and act like Biden is somehow directly responsible for the war crimes.