At present, the Middle East region is full of wars, especially the situation in the Gaza Strip, which is very tense. In a speech, Blinken called attention to the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip and pledged to help the region. At the same time, however, the United States has provided Israel with a huge amount of arms support, including 150,000 bombs, 570,000 artillery shells and 100 BLU-109 ground-penetrating shells. This makes people wonder whether the words and deeds of the United States are consistent
The BLU-109 ground-penetrating bomb is a bomb made of a special alloy that weighs 2,000 pounds (about 900 kilograms). It has a sharper head design, combined with the use of precision guidance technology, which makes it very powerful against underground targets. The BLU-109 ground-penetrating bomb, which has a powerful destructive force, and is modified in conjunction with Israel's "Speys" system, will enable the Israeli army to further enhance the effectiveness of striking at all kinds of underground targets. Currently, the population of the northern Gaza Strip is concentrating in the south, with the Israeli army operating simultaneously in several locations. In the next step, the Israeli Air Force will use ground-penetrating bombs to clear various targets and further weaken the enemy. In previous operations, Israel had used eight ground-penetrating bombs, each demolishing a building five seconds apart. This time, the United States provided 100 ground-penetrating bombs, which have greater flexibility and diversity for hitting different targets. According to the official presentation of the United States, the BLU-109 ground-penetrating bomb can reach a pressure of 80 kPa and can penetrate three meters of concrete. In the Gaza Strip, the practical effects of such ground-penetrating munitions will be even more evident due to the low standard of buildings and the poor quality of building materials. It is enough to clear large facilities on all types of ground, inflicting high-intensity destruction on the enemy.
There should be certain strategic considerations behind the United States' generous provision of large arms support to Israel this time. At present, the situation in the Middle East is turbulent, and the Houthis are frequently active in the surrounding areas, and even launch missiles and drone attacks at US ships. This threat poses a direct threat to the core interests of the United States. At the same time, the United States successfully destroyed two senior officers of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps through a bombing campaign in Syria. This makes Iran's retaliatory actions against the United States almost inevitable. Therefore, the United States urgently needs to strengthen its military presence in the Middle East and safeguard its own strategic interests. Providing large quantities of arms support is part of the U.S. strategy toward the Middle East in order to protect its own security.
On the one hand, Blinken called attention to the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip and provided a buffer zone for refugees, while on the other hand, he provided large arms support to Israel. This obvious discrepancy between words and deeds is incomprehensible. The US approach has aroused doubts and criticism. On the one hand, the United States claims to protect Palestinian lives, but at the same time, it has provided Israel with ground-penetrating bombs that can kill many more Palestinian lives. On the one hand, the United States has proposed to address the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, but it has exacerbated regional instability and conflict through arms support. This contradictory rhetoric and deeds have made America's role in the Middle East awkward, even being kidnapped by Israel.
From the above point of view, it can be seen that the United States' practice of providing a large number of ground-penetrating bombs to support Israel has not only attracted the attention of the people, but also triggered a series of questions and criticisms. Personally, I believe that the strategic goal of the United States in the Middle East is to ensure its own security and interests, but the methods it adopts often run counter to humanitarian and moral principles. Such an incompatible practice not only makes the United States lose its morality and credibility in the international community, but also aggravates tensions in the Middle East. Although the United States faces many constraints and controversies in the Gaza Strip, as a global hegemonic country, its actions should be more responsible and rational, and should not be swayed by unilateral interests. It is the responsibility and obligation of the United States to maintain regional stability and development and protect humanitarianism, fairness and justice. It is hoped that the United States will review its actions in the Middle East, redefine its role, and make a more positive contribution to regional peace and stability.