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[–] [email protected] 23 points 1 year ago (2 children)

It is acting on behalf of the US government and its interests in the Middle East

You can find videos of Biden saying so himself over the years

[–] taladar -5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

On other matters, certainly. But on the Gaza strip specifically?

[–] [email protected] 21 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Yes. The US vetoed a UN ceasefire twice so far since October -as far I know-, and Biden has bypassed congress to sell weapons to Israel. Not to forget all the financial and military aid, as well as media and political cover for Israel to continue its genocide.

https://apnews.com/article/us-israel-gaza-arms-hamas-bypass-congress-1dc77f20aac4a797df6a2338b677da4f