Pretty sure that quit being true round 1985. At this point, even with no military aid, it’s a “real country” and ending it would be expensive in every sense of the word for all trying.
A recent U.S. intelligence estimate indicated that Israel’s current weapons stockpiles only enables it to wage war against Gaza for an additional 19 weeks, unless Washington sends more ammunition.
Pretty sure that quit being true round 1985. At this point, even with no military aid, it’s a “real country” and ending it would be expensive in every sense of the word for all trying.
https://theintercept.com/2024/02/17/joe-biden-rafah-israel-gaza-bombs/
196 other countries and no where to buy ammunition? Kay.
Pray tell about your local JDAM dealer