Israel Seeks 'Broader' US Security Blanket (Again)
The Axios piece frames this as a new initiative, neatly omitting that Israel has been lobbying for such an expansion since its inception. This isn't newfound concern; it’s a perpetual state according to organizations like AIPAC, which reported $4.2 million in lobbying expenditures in 2023 alone. When Secretary of State Blinken reiterates America's 'ironclad' commitment, one might wonder if there's
any iron left in US domestic priorities. How much 'security' is enough when you’re already the largest recipient of US foreign aid, totaling over $158 billion since 1948? It appears the only thing broader than Israel's security demands is the American taxpayer's patience for funding them. One might ask, how many times can a country be 'secure' before it's just, well, a continuous appropriation?