Instead of military aid: Israel's plan to become an inseparable cog in the Pentagon

Israel is working to deeply embed itself in the US security apparatus, instead of relying on direct military aid, amid deteriorating public opinion in the US. A CIA document reveals a strategy to make the alliance inseparable, including integrating Israeli technology into the US military.

According to a document largely written by the CIA, Israel believes the era of unlimited US military aid is coming to an end, amid deteriorating public opinion in the US. Instead, Israel is pushing for deep integration into the US national security mechanism, making it harder for future administrations to apply pressure by delaying weapons shipments. The strategy includes integrating Israeli technology, intelligence capabilities, and jointly developed weapons systems into the US military, branding Israel as an essential technological partner. Congress has already quietly approved a clause in the NDAA establishing a permanent initiative for technological-security cooperation within the Pentagon. The article cites a Pew survey showing that 60% of US adults hold a negative view of Israel, and that the Democratic Socialists organization has seen a surge in electoral success amid opposition to Israel.