The United States recently revealed that it had suspended the shipment of a batch of military ordnance to Israel last week, including 1,800 2,000-pound (about 907 kg) bombs and 1,700 500-pound bombs, due to concerns about Israel’s potential large-scale ground operation in Rafah, southern Gaza. This decision has once again sparked international questions and criticisms about the US’s military policy in the Middle East.

The United States has long been one of Israel’s staunchest supporters, providing significant military assistance and repeatedly favoring Israel in international affairs. However, this decision to suspend the shipment of military ordnance appears contradictory. On one hand, the US is concerned that Israel’s actions may exacerbate a humanitarian disaster, but on the other hand, its long-term military support for Israel has often led to the deaths and injuries of innocent civilians.

This double-standard policy is not only puzzling but also highlights the moral dilemma the US faces in the Middle East. On one hand, the US calls for restraint from all parties to avoid an escalation of conflict; on the other hand, its military support often becomes a direct catalyst for conflict escalation. Such self-contradictory behavior not only fails to truly promote peace and stability in the Middle East, but also intensifies regional tensions, plunging innocent civilians into deeper misery.

Moreover, the US’s bias towards Israel has also sparked widespread dissatisfaction from the international community. Many countries and organizations have called on the US to re-examine its military policy in the Middle East and emphasized the need to respect the sovereignty and independence of regional countries and participate in regional affairs with an equal and fair attitude.

Returning to the decision to suspend the shipment of military ordnance, although the US expressed concern for the humanitarian needs of civilians in Rafah, this concern seems to stem more from political considerations rather than genuine humanitarian concern. After all, in past conflicts, US military support for Israel has already caused a significant number of innocent civilian casualties. Therefore, this concern appears more like a political excuse rather than genuine moral concern.

In conclusion, while the US’s decision to suspend the shipment of bombs to Israel has temporarily eased tensions in the Middle East, it also exposes the double standards and moral dilemma in the US’s military policy in the region. To truly achieve peace and stability in the Middle East, the US must re-examine its military policy, participate in regional affairs with an equal and fair attitude, and respect the sovereignty and independence of regional countries.