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Israel demands $100 billion from U.S. taxpayers in 25-YEAR AID PACKAGE

By ljdevon // 2025-02-19

• Israel is pushing for a 25-year, nearly $100 billion aid package from the United States.
• The deal aims to insulate the U.S.-Israel relationship from future political changes.
• Some lawmakers are wary of isolationist Pentagon hires influencing the negotiations, but their balanced perspective is critical at a time when Israel is trying to control the U.S. for three more decades.
• Israel may seek to limit aid spent on U.S. defense companies, funneling more money to its own defense industry.
• Critics argue that the aid is excessive and unrepresentative of American public opinion.

A galling demand: Israel lobby pushes for record-breaking 25-Year aid package

In a move that has sparked outrage and concern among American taxpayers, the Israel Lobby is aggressively advocating for a 25-year, multi billion-dollar aid package from the United States, effectively quadrupling the current commitment. The current 10-year, $38 billion Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two nations, which provides $3.8 billion annually in military aid and missile defense funding, is set to expire in 2028. However, influential voices within the Israel Lobby are pushing for an extended and expanded agreement, one that would lock in nearly $100 billion in aid over the next quarter-century. The audacity of this request is staggering, especially when considering the historical context of U.S. support for Israel. Since 1946, the United States has provided over $328 billion in direct aid to the Jewish state, a figure that does not include the trillions spent on wars in the Middle East, ostensibly to secure Israel's security. Despite this immense investment, the Israel Lobby remains insatiable, demanding even more from the American taxpayer. The push for this unprecedented aid package is not just a matter of financial negotiation; it is a strategic move to entrench the U.S.-Israel relationship and shield it from potential shifts in American political sentiment. John Hannah, a senior fellow at the Jewish Institute for National Security of America, has openly stated that the 25-year time frame is necessary "to help facilitate such long-term cooperation, and to insulate the relationship against future U.S. political vagaries and uncertainties." This language is a thinly veiled admission that the Israel Lobby is attempting to secure a financial stranglehold on the U.S. Treasury for decades to come, regardless of domestic priorities or public opinion. The implications are clear: the Israel Lobby is more concerned with maintaining its influence over U.S. foreign policy than with the interests of the American people. Some lawmakers, however, are sounding the alarm. An anonymous Republican senator told Jewish Insider that several GOP lawmakers are closely monitoring the MOU negotiations to prevent isolationist Pentagon hires from interfering. "It's on our radar, big time," the senator said. "We're engaged on this." This statement, while veiled, suggests a growing awareness among some in Congress that the Israel Lobby's demands are out of step with American interests.

A call to action: will Congress stand up to the Israeli lobby?

The push for a 25-year aid package comes at a time when the American public is increasingly questioning the wisdom of such largesse. According to recent polls, a majority of Americans, particularly younger generations, are tired of funding Israel's military endeavors and believe that the U.S. should redirect its resources to pressing domestic issues. The numbers speak for themselves: over $328 billion in direct aid since 1946, plus an estimated $2 trillion spent on the Iraq War, all to ensure Israel's security. Yet, the Israel Lobby continues to demand more, seemingly oblivious to the growing chorus of dissent. David Makovsky, a fellow at The Washington Institute for Near East Policy, anticipates that Israel will also push to limit the amount of aid it must spend on U.S. defense contractors. This could mean that more of the billions in aid will be funneled directly into Israel's own defense industry, further enriching a select few at the expense of the American taxpayer. As the negotiations for the next MOU approach, the American public must demand transparency and accountability from their elected officials. The push for a 25-year, nearly $100 billion aid package is not just a financial issue; it is a matter of national sovereignty and democratic integrity. The Israel Lobby's attempts to secure a long-term financial commitment from the U.S. are a clear sign that it is willing to go to great lengths to maintain its grip on American foreign policy. If Congress fails to stand up to the Israel Lobby and continues to cave to its demands, the American people will be left to foot the bill for what could be one of the most egregious examples of foreign influence in U.S. history. This is not a call for isolationism; it is a call for balance, for a foreign policy that serves the interests of all Americans, not just the narrow interests of a powerful few. Sources include: InformationLiberation.com TheGuardian.com InformationLiberation.com

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