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It's important to focus on the actions of Western officials regarding Israel, rather than their words.
Many officials express concern publicly about Israel's actions, but their lack of concrete actions speaks volumes.
By observing the actual movements of money, weapons, and resources, one can uncover the true intentions of officials.

History exists and is often manipulated by elites.
Events have causes, but politicians and media may deny this to fit their narrative.
Western foreign policy is driven by strategic interests, supporting oppressive regimes for decades.

Different leaders and governments produce wildly different policies based on their perceptions of the world.
US administrations, like the Biden Administration, exhibit exceptional fear of escalation in wars compared to the USSR and China in the past.
Leaderships matter significantly in shaping foreign policy and responses to global conflicts.

The media distorts reality in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Media operates under a propaganda model serving powerful interests.
US policy towards Israel conflicts with the Leahy Law regarding human rights violations.

The US is easing some sanctions on Venezuela mainly due to economic reasons such as the ban on Russian oil and the necessity to stabilize energy prices.
The situation in Venezuela shows that many oppose US sanctions, regardless of their political affiliation, and the sanctions have had severe negative economic impacts on the country.
The US strategy towards Venezuela aims to force economic concessions from the socialist government through hybrid warfare, rather than achieving regime change.

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