Over the past week, Mr. Bolos posed the question of whether terrorist groups and the like were really opposed to our freedoms, or our involvement in their countries. I was thinking about this question when I came across this video. In it, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks about the world's view of the struggle with Palestine.
Around :38, the Prime Minister says how easily America is moved. What he means is that he can attack Palestine, and most people won't question it because they support Israel. While it may not be true that all of America will side with him, he has a valid point. According to this document, "Israel... receives approximately 60% of all U.S. Foreign Military Financing."
I really don't like this situation. I don't understand why we are funding this conflict to the point where we can be relied on for unwavering support. Netanyahu's attitude seems to make him think that he can do anything because the US will back him no matter what. Personally, I find the conflict unnecessary, and I don't see reason to be involved. What are your thought about this? What are your reactions to Natanyahu's words? Do you support American support in this war? Post your comments below.
Israel is our only ally in the Middle East. We are not just giving away money/aid; It is a bilateral partnership. We support Israel because Israel is key frontrunner for defense technologies and R&D efforts. General George Keegan, former head of U.S. Air Force Intelligence has publicly declared that “Israel is worth five CIA’s.” He further stated that between 1974 and 1990, Israel received $18.3 billion in U.S. military grants. During the same period Israel provided the U.S. with $50-80 billion in intelligence, research and development savings, and Soviet weapons systems captured and transferred to the U.S. “ Israel is a vital source of intelligence and counterterrorism, which absolutely warrants U.S support of Israel's strikes.
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