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New Conservative Argument: Cut US Aid to Protect Israel's Reputation (www.mintpressnews.com)

submitted 2 days ago by melp@beehaw.org to c/news@beehaw.org

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During his 10-day visit, Halevi advocated for reducing U.S. military aid, arguing that such assistance portrays Israel as weak and overly dependent. He met with Heritage leadership accompanied by Gideon Israel, head of the Jerusalem-Washington Center, an organization that advises Republican lawmakers on Israel policy.

While Democratic-aligned pro-Israel groups like DMFI have vocally opposed the Heritage Foundation’s report, Republican-aligned elements of the Israel Lobby have remained notably silent. This silence suggests a potential divide centered around Netanyahu’s leadership, with some Israeli conservatives, including Halevi, acknowledging that overreliance on U.S. aid may harm Israel’s global image.

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[–] Powderhorn@beehaw.org 7 points 2 days ago

There's a nonzero chance this is as described by both Heritage and Halevi on the surface. I don't think we're getting the full story, as this is about appearances, which don't win wars (as the U.S. has repeatedly needed to learn).