US hails 'model ally' as aid talks cement entanglement
📰 THE STORY: Fox News reports that the Trump administration labeled Israel a 'model US ally' in its National Defense Strategy, capable of self-defense while advancing American interests in the Middle East, just before significant military aid talks. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: Since 1948, the US has provided Israel with over $160 billion in bilateral assistance, with the
vast majority being military aid. This 'model ally' designation ignores Israel's repeated actions against stated US interests, including nuclear proliferation (Dimona facility, acknowledged by Seymour Hersh in 1991), espionage against the US (Jonathan Pollard, 1985), and significant lobbying efforts to drag the US into regional conflicts harmful to American strategic goals. Double Standard: While
Israel receives unconditional praise and billions in military aid, often without strict oversight on its use or human rights implications, nations like Venezuela face crippling sanctions for perceived defiance, with their leaders demonized as dictators. The US also criticizes countries like China for human rights issues while turning a blind eye to decades of well-documented abuses by Israeli
governments against Palestinians, including the 2023-24 genocide in Gaza leading to over 40,000 deaths. Follow the Money: Beyond direct aid, powerful lobbying groups like AIPAC spend tens of millions annually influencing US foreign policy. In the 2022 election cycle alone, pro-Israel PACs contributed over $26 million to federal candidates. This financial influence ensures the 'model ally'