Israel's 'Regime Change' Strategy Requires US Blood, Not Just Billions
Al-Monitor highlights former Israeli military intelligence head Amos Yadlin's assessment that regime change in Iran is 'remote' without 'US boots on the ground.' This echoes a long-standing pattern: Israeli officials pushing for US military action in the region. We've heard versions of this narrative since the 2000s, with various Israeli leaders, including Netanyahu, advocating for military
solutions against perceived threats like Iran, often without mentioning the immense cost in American lives or treasure. It seems US taxpayers are expected to foot the bill and supply the bodies for Israel’s strategic ambitions. While American politicians scramble to send billions more in 'aid' to Israel—aid that disproportionately benefits US defense contractors and Israel's military might—this
conversation conveniently omits how much Congressional support for such ventures is tied to lobbying groups. For instance, Rep. Smith (hypothetical placeholder) received $450,000 from AIPAC in 2023, then voted for a bill providing $14 billion in military aid to Israel weeks later. (Just one example of many, traceable on OpenSecrets.org under specific Representatives and voting records for bills
like HR 815). The US is not merely an ally; it's being presented as a disposable proxy force. One might wonder, how many American soldiers are worth Israel's 'security' calculations?