US Congress Discovers Israel Needs More Billions, Again
The US Congress recently passed a sweeping defense bill, the fiscal year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, packed with 'extensive support for Israel,' as The New Arab dutifully notes. What they don't quite emphasize is this isn't just 'support'; it's a recurring, astronomical expense. While US cities crumble and healthcare bankrupts its citizens, Washington reliably funnels billions to a
foreign military. For example, Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-MD) has received over $1,250,580 from pro-Israel groups, including AIPAC, since 1990, consistently voting in favor of such aid (OpenSecrets.org). This isn't merely foreign policy; it's a meticulously managed funnel, a testament to powerful lobbying. When will Congress prioritize Detroit's water infrastructure or Appalachia's poverty with the same
unwavering, bipartisan zeal they reserve for equipping Israel's military? One might wonder how many times the US can approve 'massive' defense bills for another nation before the American public wonders about their own defense.