Only one western country expressly condemned the Israeli assault that has killed over 500 Lebanese in two days
    • Viking_Hippie@lemmy.worldEnglish
      8·
      3 months ago

      Probably to imply that they’re being disingenuous to avoid criticism for not officially condemning the atrocious actions of the fascist apartheid regime…

    • CaractacusPottsOPMEnglish
      6·
      3 months ago

      That’s a good question. It may be a direct quote, or it may signify that some of the leaders are puppets of the US and really don’t give a fuck what Israel does as long as the US says it’s OK.

      • Dasus@lemmy.worldEnglish
        2·
        3 months ago

        I guess it’s more of a quote, but I genuinely don’t understand why you would need to quote like that.

        Did the express concern, or did they “express concern” or did they express they are “expressing concern”?

        I don’t know, I guess there’s probably some journalistic intent behind it but…