Why is anyone surprised by the US and Israel’s latest war? It’s only what the world allowed them to do in Gaza | Owen Jones
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Owen Jones argues the current US, Israel, Iran, and Lebanon conflict stems from inaction on Israel's Gaza operations.
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Owen Jones argues that the current conflict involving the US, Israel, Iran, and Lebanon stems from the international community's prior inaction regarding Israel's operations in Gaza. The author highlights that President Donald Trump recently threatened to "commit genocide" against Iran, a statement he made on Tuesday. This threat comes as Israel continues bombing in Lebanon, which reportedly killed over 200 people in a single day. Jones suggests that the "price of silence" from Western politicians and media over Israel's actions in Palestine is now being paid by Iranian and Lebanese civilians. The piece contends that understanding the origins of this escalating conflict requires acknowledging past events in Gaza.
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