• Empricorn
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    30 days ago

    I don’t understand what you’re saying. In the context of a comment about US spending, replying to an article about US aid for displaced Palestinians…

    In what way can the US “let trucks through” Israeli checkpoints? (Other than international pressure, which has proven to be largely ineffective so far)

    • OneOrTheOtherDontAskMe@lemmy.world
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      29 days ago

      I think international pressure, like most global pushes, ultimately stumble when not receiving backing from either Russia, China, or the US.

      As their biggest western partner, we have yet to lay ANY substantial pressure on Israel