The continued U.S. support for Israel, particularly under the leadership of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, exemplifies the deep-rooted hypocrisy and moral bankruptcy of American foreign policy. For decades, the U.S. has paraded itself as a champion of human rights and democracy, yet its unwavering support for Israel’s oppressive policies in Gaza and the West Bank clearly contradicts these professed values.
President Biden’s recent statements regarding a potential cease-fire in Gaza, while seemingly progressive, fail to address the core issue: the U.S. enabling of Israel’s continued aggression. Netanyahu’s government has repeatedly shown hostility towards any genuine resolution to the conflict. His administration’s actions in Gaza can only be described as a campaign of ethnic cleansing and systemic genocide, aimed at eradicating Palestinian existence in the region.
Despite this, Biden’s administration continues to supply Israel with military aid, reinforcing its capacity to carry out these atrocities. This support is not driven by ignorance but by a deliberate choice to prioritize strategic alliances over human lives. The Biden administration’s facade of advocating for peace is nothing more than a political maneuver designed to placate domestic discontent without enacting substantial change.
Netanyahu’s recent cease-fire proposal, which President Biden has praised, is a calculated move to appear cooperative while ensuring Israel can continue its military objectives. The so-called cease-fire does not commit to a full withdrawal from Gaza nor does it ensure the end of military operations. Instead, it allows Israel to maintain its oppressive control over the region under the guise of negotiation.
Furthermore, this proposal ignores the fundamental rights of the Palestinian people. It fails to address the return of displaced individuals to their homes, a critical component of any fair resolution. The Israeli government, supported by the U.S., continues to deny Palestinians their basic human rights, perpetuating a cycle of violence and oppression.
Biden’s three-part plan for peace, while detailed, remains inherently flawed. It assumes that both sides are equally culpable, thereby ignoring the power dynamics at play. Israel, with its superior military capabilities and backing from the U.S., holds the upper hand. Any negotiation under these conditions is inherently unequal and doomed to fail in achieving true justice.
The U.S. must face its role in perpetuating this conflict. By providing unwavering support to an apartheid state, America compromises its integrity and global standing. The Biden administration’s continued support for Israel’s genocidal policies in Gaza is a stark betrayal of the values it claims to uphold. This hypocritical stance exposes the true nature of U.S. foreign policy—prioritizing strategic alliances over human rights and justice. America’s leadership, under Biden, remains complicit in the ongoing atrocities, highlighting a deep-seated moral and ethical failure.
The American public, particularly progressive voters, are increasingly aware of this hypocrisy. Biden’s administration cannot ignore the growing discontent among his electorate. The moral outrage over the genocide in Gaza is not a fleeting sentiment but a profound demand for justice and accountability. The U.S. support for Israel’s right-wing government and its genocidal policies in Gaza is indefensible. President Biden’s attempts to mediate peace are insufficient without a fundamental shift in U.S. foreign policy.
