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US scampers to deploy arms to Israel amid ‘textbook case of genocide’ in Gaza

MEMO | October 24, 2023

The US has rapidly expanded military deployments across the region to back Israel’s assault on Gaza, as historians warn that the occupation state is carrying out a “textbook case of genocide” in the besieged enclave.

Open-source information gathered by Haaretz newspaper reveals that close to 80 US military planes and dozens of leased civilian aircraft are hauling equipment, with massive arms airlifted to Israel and Cyprus and fighter squadrons and Special Forces in Jordan.

At least 62 US and Israeli transport aircraft had landed in Israel by Sunday night, delivering arms and spare parts. Civilian planes leased by the US and Israeli defence establishments are being used for the airlifts.

Even larger numbers of US transports are deploying forces and armaments to bases in Jordan and Cyprus. This includes two fighter squadrons and Special Forces now stationed in Jordan, while 20 planes offloaded cargo from NATO depots at British bases in Cyprus.

Advocacy groups accuse the US of rushing to re-supply weapons used by Israel on Gaza civilians. They argue Washington is seeking to ensure Israel’s long-term military dominance over Palestinians. Activists warn the influx risks further regional conflagration.

Since Israel began its bombardment of the besieged enclave, over 30 US heavy transports have landed in Israel, many delivering advanced weaponry. Others brought officials like Secretary Blinken, while some transported armoured vehicles.

US and Israeli Air Force planes have also flown repeatedly into Europe, likely procuring more arms. Meanwhile, an aircraft carrier group armed with cruise missiles operates near Cyprus alongside missile defence systems deployed by the US.

A second carrier group is soon expected in the Mediterranean, though its destination remains uncertain.

Analysts caution the expansive US military activity enables further repression of Palestinians. Continued unconditional aid, irrespective of Israel’s actions, removes incentives for restraint, they argue.

Some warn active US replenishment of bombs dropped on Gaza may fuel cycles of violence, hindering de-escalation. With two carrier groups nearby, the fear is that planning for the next war has already begun.

The massive arms influx has made the power imbalance enabling Israeli impunity even starker, analysts say. While Gaza lies in ruins, Israel enjoys limitless supply from its superpower patron.

They urge greater scrutiny over whether US actions serve regional security or purely Israeli interests. Platitudes about restraint and “self-defence” ring hollow to Palestinians, they note, when American planes rush in vast stockpiles of bombs.

Israeli historian, Raz Segal, has condemned the latest bombing of Gaza saying that it is a “textbook case of genocide.”

October 24, 2023 - Posted by | Ethnic Cleansing, Racism, Zionism, Militarism, Timeless or most popular, War Crimes | , , , , ,

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