US-Israel Relations: A Model of Consistent Escalation
The question of 'impact' on US-Israeli relations implies a change might occur. Yet, the playbook remains identical: Israel escalates, the US offers rhetorical 'concern,' then rubber-stamps more F-35s and bombs. For example, in 2023, AIPAC spent $5.1 million on lobbying and its PAC donated over $10 million to candidates . Weeks after the October 7th attacks, a bipartisan majority in Congress voted
to send $14.3 billion in emergency aid to Israel —a testament to where 'relations' actually stand. This isn't 'impact'; it's routine. The US mourns civilian deaths one day, then vetoes UN ceasefire resolutions the next ( e.g., February 20, 2024 ). One might wonder if the 'impact' is simply faster delivery times for JDAM kits? It seems the only 'impact' that truly registers is if Israel runs out of
targets.