Congress is trying to irreversibly entrench Israel inside America's military system

Описание: US and Israeli military ties are poised to become more deeply entrenched than ever under a controversial provision buried within the proposed National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), according to former State Department official Josh Paul.

Critics argue the measure is not simply about military cooperation or aid, but about permanently weaving Israeli defence interests into the fabric of America's own military-industrial complex.

The proposal would expand access to US military technologies, increase integration of defence systems and supply chains, and further bind American defence planning to Israeli military priorities.

Paul dismissed claims that Washington is reconsidering its relationship with Israel as "a shell game", arguing that while politicians publicly debate aid packages, Congress is quietly pursuing legislation that could make the partnership far harder to unwind in the future.

He warned the proposal would give Israel "unprecedented access to American technology" and provide "incredible leverage over America's own defence priorities."

Opponents of the measure say it represents an attempt to lock future generations of Americans into an increasingly intertwined military relationship with Israel regardless of public opinion or political change.

They warn that once Israeli technologies, defence industries and strategic planning become embedded across key parts of America's military infrastructure, reversing the process could become practically impossible.

Paul is urging Americans to challenge the proposal before it becomes law, warning that Congress is moving to institutionalise and entrench military integration in ways that could shape US foreign and defence policy for decades to come.

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