'US aid to Israel could dodge sequester to compensate Pentagon cuts'
The ambitious goal to be formally designated as the United States’ “major strategic ally” is apparently on the agenda at the annual (Israel Lobby) American-Israeli Public Affairs Committee gathering that’s kicking off in Washington, known as AIPAC.
Over 12,000 delegates are expected to attend America’s Pro-Israel Lobby meeting in Washington. Israel could become the first-ever nation to enjoy the official status of America’s “major strategic ally”. The proposed legislation will be among the issues discussed today – when the American-Israeli Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), the pro-Israel Lobby gathering kicks off in Washington.
If the plan becomes legislation, it could oblige the US to support Israel diplomatically and militarily if it strikes Iran.
Robert Naiman, policy director at Just Foreign Policy, says that it could also exempt Israel from any reduction in foreign aid that might result from budget cuts.
No benefit for the USA. This is not about benefit for the USA he said. This is nothing to do with benefit to America.
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