JIM KAVANAGH—THAAD is a system for intercepting ballistic missiles. Neither Hamas nor Hezbollah has ballistic missiles; Iran does.
This level of U.S. military force is not being deployed to the region to make a “show,” to mediate, to keep the peace, or to deter war. The entire world sees and knows that the U.S. has just committed its military might to the “unconditional” support of Israel/Zionist colonialism against the Palestinians—not just for “defense” but for active support in any offensive action Israel takes, starting with the offense against the helpless people of Gaza.