Here’s All the Military Support the U.S. Is Readying for Israel
TimeOct 30, 2023
Army Officer Resigns Over US 'Unqualified Support' for Israel
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The Facts
Major Harrison Mann, a US Army officer who gave notice of his resignation last November, confirmed Monday that his decision was due to what he called America's "unqualified support for the government of Israel.”
He said in an open letter posted on LinkedIn — and shared with his colleagues last month — that he felt guilty and ashamed for his role in advancing a policy that has allegedly contributed to mass killings in Gaza.
The Spin
Narrative A
People across the US — and the entire world — are standing up against the genocide in Gaza, and Maj. Mann has set an example for military officials who are consumed with guilt. For months, Israel has been killing thousands of Palestinian civilians and committing war crimes with funding and support from the US. University students, government officials, and now military officers are showing that the American people are against Israeli atrocities.
Narrative B
Despite the vocal — and often illegal — demonstrations by anti-Israel students and mainstream media narratives, most Americans support Israel. While nobody wants to minimize the tragedy of casualties, collateral is a necessary part of war. Hamas started this conflict on Oct. 7 when it brutally attacked Israeli civilians, and Israel is simply exercising its right to self-defense.
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