• Chickenstalker
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    2 years ago

    Kek. The US Republican can’t stop shooting itself in the foot, even as its Israeli ally is crying for help. If I am Netanyahu, I’ll get new allies.

      • Redfugee
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        2 years ago

        … except for the annual aid they already get from the US?

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          2 years ago

          What % of Israel’s budget do you think the US gives them?

          Of that % how much do you think is tied to purchases of American weapons?

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            2 years ago

            Apparently the US gives military grants that amount to about 16% of Israel’s total military budget. That’s kind of a lot, if I’m reading it correctly.

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              IIRC it’s a bit less than that, something like 3b of 36b.

              To allow the US easy access to intelligence, operational bases and feeding the military industrial complex, that’s really not a ton of cash for the US…