A senior Pentagon official raised concerns to the White House about Israel’s plan to uproot over a million Palestinians from Gaza, warning of a potential humanitarian disaster and the risk of war crime charges. Despite warnings from various government agencies, including the State Department, the White House proceeded to expedite weapons transfer to Israel, including precision-guided missiles and bombs.
In a related development, Secretary of State Antony Blinken reportedly approved a plan by Israel to bomb trucks carrying humanitarian aid into Gaza. This approval followed Blinken’s participation in an emergency meeting of Israel’s war cabinet in Tel Aviv, where the decision was made to halt aid trucks allegedly hijacked by Hamas.
The revelations, disclosed by Reuters and Drop Site News, shed light on the delicate and controversial situation in the Middle East, where geopolitical concerns intersect with humanitarian considerations. The actions of the White House and Secretary Blinken have sparked debate about the ethical implications of supporting Israel’s military operations in Gaza.