US Congress Bill Locks America Into Israel's Military Machine—Critics Call It a Trap

The U.S. Congress is considering a bill that would permanently bind America's defense industry to Israel's military, even as public support for Israel's wars in Gaza, Lebanon, and the West Bank plummets. Section 224 of the National Defense Authorization Act would embed Israel's military deep into the U.S. defense sector, effectively shielding billions in aid from any political debate over Israel's actions [167289].

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The proposal deliberately avoids any mention of Israel's controversial military operations, focusing instead on technical weapons and spending details. Political analysts say the bill is designed to protect a flood of campaign cash used to defeat candidates who question U.S. support for Israel [167289]. The legislation comes as Israel enters what media and opposition leaders call "decisive days" following a major military escalation that has raised deep fears among the public [168235].

Critics argue the bill would bind the United States to a government increasingly acting against international law and American interests. The measure aims to keep U.S. weapons flowing without any congressional oversight or debate over Israel's policies in the occupied territories [167289].

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