Actually, there are currently two wars that the Us is directly involved in...boots on the ground.
The main interest with Israel is that the US supplies the munitions.
My guess is that there is little coverage of Afghanistan and Iraq due to the fact that neither is developing as expected (or sold).
In Afghanistan, the Taliban has re-established control in some key areas.
In Iraq, despite the latest polls showing overwhelming American citizens' disapproval and "dancing around" the issue as to whether it's a "low level" civil war, or a "high level" one...the writing is on the wall.
The administration's reasons to remain in Iraq do not exist.
Each day that Americans put their lives on the line there is another day that wastes not only prescious lives, but also increasing financial considerations that will need repayment. In a few words...the US is losing, like so many recent involvements...Korea, Viet Nam, Somalia, Lebanon I.
Time to get out. NOW!
Israel is a completely different story. Their current actions diminish US credibility in not only the Middle East, but also in Europe, Asia, and Africa.
Though France attempted to co-broker a cease fire, their sensible attempt has been seen as another failure to bring reason to a very troubled situation.
As long as the US continues to be their sole support, they will compromise American interests as well.
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