Here’s Why U.S. Elites Support Israel No Matter What
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6 min, 12 sec
The video explains the historical and strategic reasons behind the unwavering support of the United States for Israel, despite international concerns and human rights violations.
Summary
- Israel receives significant US foreign aid and diplomatic protection, often against international opinion.
- The US uses Israel as a strategic ally to maintain its imperialistic interests in the Middle East and beyond.
- Israel's military actions have often aligned with US interests, including destabilizing Arab governments and supporting unpopular regimes.
- Despite growing public dissent in the US against support for Israel, the US ruling class remains closely aligned with it.
- The possibility of a shift in public opinion could challenge the political legitimacy and prompt broader anti-imperialist movements.
Chapter 1
The US-Israel relationship is unique, with Israel being the largest recipient of US foreign aid, receiving unconditional support regardless of its actions.
- Israel has received 30% of all US foreign aid since WWII, amounting to about $4 billion annually.
- The aid is given unconditionally, even amidst global condemnation of Israel's actions, such as the Gaza massacre.
Chapter 2
The US provides unwavering diplomatic support to Israel, shielding it from international law prosecution and condemnation.
- The US consistently vetoes UN resolutions condemning Israel, isolating itself from the majority world opinion.
- This protection extends to situations where Israel faces accusations of international law violations.
Chapter 3
Israel serves as a strategic outpost for the US, fulfilling imperialistic objectives in the Middle East.
- The US, as an empire, relies on Israel to control resources and markets, especially in the oil-rich Middle East.
- Israel acts on behalf of the US, often in ways that would be too imperialistic for direct US action.
Chapter 4
Israel has played a key role in US-led efforts to destabilize non-compliant Arab governments and support controversial regimes.
- Israel's military actions in 1967 and subsequent years have supported US interests in suppressing socialist and independent Arab governments.
- Israeli interventions have been aligned with US objectives, including attacking Iraq and supporting South African apartheid.
Chapter 5
Beyond the Middle East, Israel has assisted US interests globally, even in cases where direct US involvement was not viable.
- Israel has supported oppressive regimes, trained military forces, and acted as a proxy for US policies in various regions.
- Its actions have helped maintain US dominance and suppress movements against imperialism.
Chapter 6
Israel has been a proactive player in the US 'War on Terror', targeting countries and entities that resist US hegemony.
- Israel has conducted operations against Iran and Syria, contributing to US goals without direct American military action.
- Its presence in the region justifies continued US intervention under the pretext of protecting Israel.
Chapter 7
A growing divide between pro-Israel US politicians and their constituents could lead to larger anti-imperialist movements.
- US public support for Israel is declining as awareness of the consequences of US aid grows.
- This changing sentiment may challenge the political establishment and encourage broader international solidarity against imperialism.
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