Sunday, July 16, 2006

American Literally Fuels the Israeli Assault on Lebanese Infrastructure

President Bush has called on Israel not to attack Lebanese infrastructure, a request that Israel has brushed off. Now the U.S. will end up providing the jet fuel that makes the attacks possible.

Company News Story: "The Pentagon on Friday said it has approved a possible $210 million sale to Israel of JP-8 jet fuel.

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of the deal. Congress has the ability to block foreign military transactions but rarely steps in.

The Pentagon said it had not yet identified a contractor for the fuel. A competitive process is expected.

'This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a friendly country which has been, and continues to be, an important force for political stability and economic progress in the Middle East,' the defense agency said.

'The jet fuel will be consumed while the aircraft is in use to keep peace and security in the region,' the agency said."

1 comment:

Deb said...

One would assume that the fuel would be used while flying, and with Israel that means bombing people you don't like. Which is just about everybody.