Israel's $34 Billion 'Defense' Budget Funds Permanent War
The New Arab reports Israel's 2026 defense budget hitting $34 billion, a staggering sum justified by (checks notes) “costly wars” after what's being called a “truce” in Gaza. (One might wonder how many 'truces' require an unprecedented military expansion.) This isn't just about Israeli state spending; it's about American policy. Consider that the Biden administration, fresh off approving a $14
billion aid package for Israel in April 2024, continues to funnel taxpayer dollars into a conflict that demands endless militarization. This increased budget isn't for peacetime; it's the financial blueprint for future operations, often framed by a pliant media as 'retaliation' or 'self-defense.' The cycle of violence, fueled by an insatiable military apparatus and sustained by unconditional
foreign aid, continues unabated. When will the 'truce' involve actually *not* budgeting for the next war?