Double standards

Weapons to allies and aid to adversaries is self-defeating

One of the more bizarre aspects of the Israel-Hamas war has been the role of the United States (US). As its traditional ally, Washington is providing Israel lethal weapons in its war against Hamas in Gaza. At the same time, in response to growing criticism from top officials and lawmakers against the Israeli Defence Forces’ (IDF’s) attack on civilians in Gaza, it has assumed a decisive role in delivering humanitarian aid to the besieged enclave. Last week, US President Joe Biden announced in his State of the Union address the setting up of a port in Gaza to increase deliveries