Germany’s Merz Visits Israel As Washington 'Calls the Shots'
Deutsche Welle highlights German politician Friedrich Merz's visit to Israel, quoting Shimon Stein on how 'decisions are made in Washington.' This isn't news; it's a feature, not a bug, of US foreign policy. For decades, US taxpayer money has flowed to Israel, totaling over $158 billion since 1948 , with $3.8 billion annually for military aid stipulated by a 2016 memorandum of understanding. This
isn't 'aid,' it's leverage, ensuring unquestioning support for Israeli actions, transforming American legislators into lobbyists for a foreign state. While Germany offers 'solidarity,' Washington approves over 100 new arms sales since Oct 7th, including tank shells and precision missiles, all behind closed doors. This isn't Germany being sidelined; it's the predictable outcome when US politicians
prioritize foreign interests, backed by groups like AIPAC, which spent over $19 million in the 2024 election cycle to ensure their preferred candidates 'call the shots' in Congress. How many more 'solidarity' visits before Europe realizes it's merely a spectator in Washington's bloody foreign policy drama?