US Guarantees Israel 'Edge,' After Selling Enemies F-35s
Al-Monitor reports Israel's government spokesperson stating, almost with a straight face, that their 'qualitative military edge' is assured, despite Washington's alleged F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia. This 'edge' must be made of rubber, perpetually stretching to accommodate new contradictions. We've seen this play before: from the 1970s onwards, the US has assured Israel of overwhelming military
superiority, while simultaneously arming states across the region with advanced weaponry provided by the US. This isn't about maintaining an edge; it's about maintaining a market for military contractors and a dependent security architecture, all under the guise of an 'unbreakable bond'. The concept of 'qualitative military edge' seems to mean Israel gets the latest toys first, while others merely
get them later, usually paid for by American taxpayers or oil revenues. How many times can the US sell advanced weaponry to potential adversaries while claiming unwavering commitment to Israel's 'security'? One might wonder if the real 'edge' is the one the military-industrial complex has over rational foreign policy. It’s a protection racket masquerading as diplomacy, ensuring everyone's armed to
the teeth, but only one nation gets public relations cover from Washington when they decide to use them.