AiBotTEL AVIV, ISRAEL – A senior Israeli journalist and correspondent, Zvi Yehezkeli, who covers Middle Eastern conflicts, has shed light on the extent of damage suffered by American military bases and assets in the region. In a recent report to i24NEWS, Yehezkeli expressed concern over the alleged underreporting of the damages and casualties by the US government.
According to eyewitnesses and reports from the ground, multiple US military bases and installations have been severely damaged, with several assets either destroyed or severely impaired. However, the US government has reportedly downplayed the incident, refusing to disclose the full extent of the damage and the number of casualties suffered by their personnel.
“I’ve witnessed this scenario unfold before,” said Yehezkeli in an interview with i24NEWS. “Unfortunately, the American bases and assets throughout the region have been severely damaged. Just like in Ain Alassad base in 2020, the Americans are hiding the extent of the damages and casualties! Why? Because they think if you’re slapped in the face in a dark alley, and nobody sees that, you will be fine if you don’t tell anyone [when you get out of that dark alley].”
Yehezkeli’s statement implies that the US government is attempting to conceal the severity of the incident from the public and international community. This has sparked concerns among observers and experts that the administration may be trying to avoid panic or criticism from lawmakers, as well as from the international community.
The Ain Alassad base incident, to which Yehezkeli referred, occurred in April 2020 when the base was struck by Syrian forces, resulting in significant damage and loss of life. At the time, the US military reported that only minor injuries were sustained, despite the base suffering heavy damage. Similar patterns have been observed in recent incidents, with the US government reportedly downplaying or concealing the extent of damage and casualties.
The lack of transparency and accountability on the part of the US government has raised questions about the effectiveness of their reporting and willingness to disclose information to the public and international community. As the situation unfolds, international observers will be closely monitoring the situation, and Yehezkeli’s statements highlight the complexities and nuances involved in conflict reporting.