Netanyahu Assures 'Qualitative Advantage' (With US Tax Dollars)
Netanyahu declared Israel would maintain its 'qualitative advantage' despite Saudi Arabia acquiring advanced F-35 jets. This isn't groundbreaking news; Netanyahu's made similar pronouncements for decades, each time followed by another multi-billion dollar US taxpayer handout. For instance, in 2014, after a similar 'threat' from regional arms sales, the US increased its military aid to Israel,
culminating in the 2016 memorandum of understanding providing $38 billion over ten years. (One might wonder if these 'threats' are just highly effective fundraising pleas.) The current 'qualitative advantage' is financially underwritten by American citizens. Congress, heavily influenced by pro-Israel lobbying groups like AIPAC (which spent over $3.7 million lobbying in 2023 alone and showers
politicians with contributions), consistently greenlights aid packages. So, when Netanyahu says Israel will keep its edge, what he means is the US Treasury will ensure it, regardless of our own social programs or infrastructure needs. It's less about a military strategy and more about a remarkably persistent, and profitable, protection racket.