8/11/2023                     Concerns Over Recent U.S. Marine Deployment in the Persian Gulf

 I am profoundly concerned regarding the recent deployment of U.S. Marines to guard commercial ships in the Persian Gulf, as reported in the article titled "Is Biden Risking War with Iran as U.S. Deploys Marines to Guard Commercial Ships in the Persian Gulf?" published on August 8, 2023, by Democracy Now!

This development has raised alarm bells regarding the potential escalation of tensions between the United States and Iran. By positioning Marines to protect commercial vessels, the Biden administration seems to be taking a proactive stance in ensuring safe maritime trade routes. However, this move carries the risk of unintentionally provoking Iran and heightening an already fragile geopolitical situation in the region.

While it is crucial to safeguard international shipping lanes, it is equally vital to consider diplomatic solutions that foster stability and prevent unnecessary military confrontations. The history of U.S.-Iran relations underscores the complexity of the situation, and any move that may be perceived as aggressive could exacerbate hostilities.

As concerned global citizens, we must encourage open dialogue and peaceful resolutions to conflicts. It is my hope that the U.S. administration remains committed to diplomatic efforts and exercises caution in its actions, avoiding any unintended consequences that might lead to further conflict.

Drone Strikes 6/24/2023

 

24, June 2023                                  Drone Strikes

I am appalled that our government is aiding terrorist attacks by Israeli settlers and the army on defenseless Palestinian civilians including young children. For decades the US government has donated $billions of aid and a blanket complete impunity to facilitate these terrorist attacks. 

From Drone Strikes to Settler terrorist attacks, Israel is intensifying efforts to drive out all Palestinians to usher in a “greater Israel.”

Israel has launched several attacks on Palestinians with new weapons, including deploying U.S.-made Apache helicopter gunships inside the West Bank and firing a targeted assassination aerial strikes. Jewish settlers have also raided Palestinian villages in the West Bank, attacking residents and setting fire to homes and vehicles. Mariam Barghouti, senior Palestine correspondent for Mondoweiss, calls the attacks “an intensification to completely take over Palestine.” The growing violence is reflective of the leadership of Israel’s minister of national security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, who recently called for the renewing of Defensive Shield, a military operation which used similar weaponry in 2002 that has been condemned for “crimes against humanity.” This all comes as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right government has agreed to accelerate the process for approving new settlements in the West Bank despite criticism from the United Nations, European Union and United States.

Mr. Biden, it's time to stiffen your spin, call on Prime Minister Netanyahu to immediately halt Israel’s terrorism, end the occupation and lift the siege of Gaza.