After a couple of weeks of war in the Gaza Strip, which Israeli officials hint are just the start of a new campaign, the Biden Administration is looking to commit themselves to more spending on Israeli aid to show continued commitment.
That is going to come in the form of a $1 billion proposal to replenish Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system. State Department officials hinted at equal measures for the safety of the Palestinians, but that’s going to depend heavily on Israel allowing aid in.
State Department officials further added that the funding would be provided irrespective of what Israeli government is in power. At present, the Israeli parliament is facing some deal-making which could see a new government installed.
That’s all going to be dealt with later, while the Iron Dome funding is expected to enjoy quick passage through Congress, with the administration backing the idea. They note similar funding was offered to Israel after the 2014 war on Gaza.
Rep. Cori Bush (D-MO) expressed opposition to the plan, saying the US should not rush to give the Israeli military another billion dollars, and that there are domestic spending needs that could be covered instead.
“State Department officials hinted at equal measures for the safety of the Palestinians, but that’s going to depend heavily on Israel allowing aid in.”
Actually, it won’t depend at all on Israel “allowing” aid in. If the US decides to send aid in to Gaza or the West Bank, it has the means to do so whether the Israelis like it or not.
True. “We really really want to, but we just can’t, oh boo hoo!” usually translates to “We don’t want to.“
Biden and Company propose to demonstrate they’re loyal lick-spittles by paying more Tribute for the missiles, and also by groveling to the Apartheid state on the issue of “allowing aid in”.
I’d love to see ANY US Administration show they’re not gutless suck-ups by sending an aid convoy escorted by at least two aircraft carriers.
Prediction: It ain’t gonna happen.
BTW, the crappy Disqus “Verify” process took me through at least 10 screens before finally “allowing” me to post. A programmer somewhere has way too much time on his hands. He also needs to get some new glasses.
Apparently the only way we engage is that whenever there’s violence we pay off both sides. And we keep getting what we’re buying, yet another round of death and destruction.
And the differences in the amount we pay off to both sides is equal to the differences in weaponry used for that death and destruction.
“Rep. Cori Bush (D-MO) expressed opposition to the plan, saying the US should not rush to give the Israeli military another billion dollars, and that there are domestic spending needs that could be covered instead.”
Wow. I expect Ms. Bush to be a one term congress person. Didn’t she get the memo? Waiting for Rep. Horse Face(MJT)to call her a terrorist supporter.
AIPAC wants more bombs.