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Originally Posted by Chas H
Those are brave words, considering Israel gets some $3 billion dollars/year in aid from the US. But I wouldn't mind if that figure were reduced.
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And that $3 billion a year is just part of what Israel would be risking. The US is a very reliable support vote on the UN Security Council, and is prepared to throw around that veto power in Israel's interest. If that was to disappear, Israel could conceivably find itself on the receiving end of harsh economic sanctions that could cause economic harm and cut them off from international arms suppliers. Even worse is the optics of an Israeli legislator calling for such blatant exploitation of the Jewish vote to influence US politics. This could really impair AIPAC's ability to lobby effectively - the issue becomes too hot for members of Congress when they're under a microscope.
This minister without portfolio had better realize that Israel only exists because of US money and political protection. If those things were to vanish they would be overwhelmed. They'd kick some a$$ in the process, but there is no way they could stand up to the many Arab nations that would just as soon see them wiped off the map. The release of this document has the power to change US policy towards Israel far more than his initial fears of Obama's intentions.