Israel First Policy by the Trump/Kushner regime

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From AIPAC:

"The Iran Sanctions Act (ISA) is a critical bipartisan piece of legislation that constitutes the core of U.S. sanctions on Iran. It was set to expire on Dec. 31, 2016, but was renewed overwhelmingly on Nov. 15 by the House of Representatives by a 419-1 vote. On Dec. 1, the Senate voted unanimously for its extension. The law was enacted on Dec. 15.

Please thank your representative and thank your senators for voting to reauthorize ISA."

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It appears that since 1996, AIPAC has been pushing the US congress to impose sanctions on Iran and it seems to be working - congress passed sanctions on Iran with a 99-0 vote. This is the Iran Sanctions Act (ISA). This act was supposed to expire on Dec. 31, 2016 but the US House passed it with a vote of 419-1.

It seems like AIPAC's goals have been working. Their goal is to get the US congress to work together to push for Israel's interests.

So basically, the American congress only works together when it comes to advancing Israel's interests.

 

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Here is what a Republican wrote on Fox News right after Trump won:

"Trump is headed to the White House. Did we just elect our first Jewish president?

Many of Donald’s political views and policies are tailor-made for Jews. He could be the most pro-Israel president in history. Donald will always stand with the Jews of Israel.

How strong are Donald’s bonds to Israel? He was the Grand Marshal of the annual “Salute to Israel” parade.

The Jewish National Fund awarded Donald the “Tree of Life” award for his lifetime of support for the Jewish people and the state of Israel.

His stance on “extreme vetting” and stopping the mass importation of Muslim refugees should be welcomed and enthusiastically embraced by every American Jew. Donald’s goal is the same as mine- keeping people out of our country who could commit acts of terrorism and who have an unnatural hatred and prejudice toward Jews.

One of Donald’s first priorities as president is to re-negotiate the Iran deal- perhaps the worst treaty ever negotiated in U.S. history and a danger to Israel’s future survival.

Donald is the strongest anti-terrorism president possible. He understands our enemy is radical Islam. He uses the words “Islamic extremist” in the same sentence. That alone makes Donald the best friend Jews ever had.

Amazingly, who was one of the very first world leaders to talk to Donald after his victory? Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel. Coincidence?


http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2016...id-just-elect-our-first-jewish-president.html

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Being Jewish doesn't matter one way or another. But Trump going to demonize legitimate countries for Israel's behalf is the issue here. Also, notice how the author uses the term "Jews and Israel" interchangeably.

 

[pauldun170]

Q Mr. President, since your election campaign and even after your victory, we’ve seen a sharp rise in anti-Semitic incidents across the United States. And I wonder what you say to those among the Jewish community in the States, and in Israel, and maybe around the world who believe and feel that your administration is playing with xenophobia and maybe racist tones.

And, Mr. Prime Minister, do you agree to what the President just said about the need for Israel to restrain or to stop settlement activity in the West Bank? And a quick follow-up on my friend’s questions -- simple question: Do you back off from your vision to the end of the conflict of two-state solution as you laid out in Bar-Ilan speech, or you still support it? Thank you.

PRESIDENT TRUMP: Well, I just want to say that we are very honored by the victory that we had -- 306 Electoral College votes. We were not supposed to crack 220. You know that, right? There was no way to 221, but then they said there’s no way to 270. And there’s tremendous enthusiasm out there.

I will say that we are going to have peace in this country. We are going to stop crime in this country. We are going to do everything within our power to stop long-simmering racism and every other thing that’s going on, because lot of bad things have been taking place over a long period of time.

I think one of the reasons I won the election is we have a very, very divided nation. Very divided. And, hopefully, I’ll be able to do something about that. And, you know, it was something that was very important to me.

As far as people -- Jewish people -- so many friends, a daughter who happens to be here right now, a son-in-law, and three beautiful grandchildren. I think that you’re going to see a lot different United States of America over the next three, four, or eight years. I think a lot of good things are happening, and you’re going to see a lot of love. You’re going to see a lot of love. Okay? Thank you.

 

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Just your daily propaganda against Iran and support for Israel:

"Washington (AFP) - President Donald Trump hailed the United States' "unbreakable" bond with Israel on Wednesday and promised Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Iran would never be permitted to build a nuclear weapon.

Trump's vow was designed to address Israeli concerns over the nuclear deal between Iran and six world powers, which Netanyahu has warned expires too soon to permanently remove the threat.

"With this visit the United States, again, reaffirms our unbreakable bond with our cherished ally, Israel," Trump said."

https://www.yahoo.com/news/trump-promises-israel-iran-never-bomb-175254468.html

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Trump is still beating his drums of war against Iran - country that neocons have been eyeing for many years.

 

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It's not just Trump that's putting Israel first. Hillary and many others are also very strong Israel supporters. Here is some portion of Hillary's speech to AIPAC:

"CLINTON: And your support helped us expand security and intelligence cooperation, developed the Iron Dome missile defense system, build a global coalition to impose the toughest sanctions in history on Iran and so much more.
As we gather here, three evolving threats -- Iran's continued aggression, a rising tide of extremism across a wide arc of instability, and the growing effort to de-legitimize Israel on the world stage -- are converging to make the U.S.-Israel alliance more indispensable than ever.
We have to combat all these trends with even more intense security and diplomatic cooperation. The United States and Israel must be closer than ever, stronger than ever and more determined than ever to prevail against our common adversaries and to advance our shared values.
Because we understand the threat Israel faces we know we can never take for granted the strength of our alliance or the success of our efforts. Today, Americans and Israelis face momentous choices that will shape the future of our relationship and of both our nations. The first choice is this: are we prepared to take the U.S./Israel alliance to the next level?

This relationship has always been stronger and deeper than the headlines might lead you to believe. Our work together to develop the Iron Dome saved many Israeli lives when Hamas rockets began to fly.

(APPLAUSE)

I saw its effectiveness firsthand in 2012 when I worked with Prime Minister Netanyahu to negotiate a cease fire in Gaza. And if I'm fortunate enough to be elected president, the United States will reaffirm we have a strong and enduring national interest in Israel's security.

(APPLAUSE)

And we will never allow Israel's adversaries to think a wedge can be driven between us."

http://time.com/4265947/hillary-clinton-aipac-speech-transcript/

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Notice the common theme?

Iran.

 

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It's not just Trump that's putting Israel first. Hillary and many others are also very strong Israel supporters. Here is some portion of Hillary's speech to AIPAC:

"CLINTON: And your support helped us expand security and intelligence cooperation, developed the Iron Dome missile defense system, build a global coalition to impose the toughest sanctions in history on Iran and so much more.
As we gather here, three evolving threats -- Iran's continued aggression, a rising tide of extremism across a wide arc of instability, and the growing effort to de-legitimize Israel on the world stage -- are converging to make the U.S.-Israel alliance more indispensable than ever.
We have to combat all these trends with even more intense security and diplomatic cooperation. The United States and Israel must be closer than ever, stronger than ever and more determined than ever to prevail against our common adversaries and to advance our shared values.
Because we understand the threat Israel faces we know we can never take for granted the strength of our alliance or the success of our efforts. Today, Americans and Israelis face momentous choices that will shape the future of our relationship and of both our nations. The first choice is this: are we prepared to take the U.S./Israel alliance to the next level?

This relationship has always been stronger and deeper than the headlines might lead you to believe. Our work together to develop the Iron Dome saved many Israeli lives when Hamas rockets began to fly.

(APPLAUSE)

I saw its effectiveness firsthand in 2012 when I worked with Prime Minister Netanyahu to negotiate a cease fire in Gaza. And if I'm fortunate enough to be elected president, the United States will reaffirm we have a strong and enduring national interest in Israel's security.

(APPLAUSE)

And we will never allow Israel's adversaries to think a wedge can be driven between us."

http://time.com/4265947/hillary-clinton-aipac-speech-transcript/

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Notice the common theme?

Iran.

None of that green lights more settlements and none of it attempts to undermine the deal struck with Iran.

If making Friedman ambassador to Israel doesn't green light more settlements I'll be very, very surprised. If Bibi's version of a one state solution isn't expropriation & occupation I'll fly to the moon on a pogo stick.

 

[Oyeve]

I'll admit to being wrong about the intent of the Jews living here. As you may have noticed I live near what I believe is still the largest and definitely the oldest Jewish community in America and so know a lot of Jewish folks.

LES NYC?

 

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"Presumably, Prime Minister Netanyahu is returning home pleased and assured that Israel has a true friend in the White House. Ultimately, that will provide important and lasting benefits to both countries. During the next four years, the positive impacts of America’s renewed and upgraded relationship with our cherished ally Israel will ultimately be felt not just across the Middle East, but all around the world.

http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-bl...trump-heralds-new-day-for-us-israel-relations

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Positive impacts? Like more destruction on Israel's behalf of the Middle East?

 

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Breitbart pushes for more pro-Israel agenda:

http://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/...rump-netanyahu-improved-u-s-israel-relations/

"Netanyahu explicitly thanked Trump for identifying the enemy clearly (which President Barack Obama refused to do throughout his time in office). It is a definition that takes in Sunni terror groups as well as state-sponsored Iranian terror. Both also criticized the “one-sided” treatment of Israel by the United nations, and both expressed a shared opposition to any attempts to boycott Israel, at the UN and in other forums."

"One of the most powerful moments in the press conference was when Israeli journalist Moav Vardi challenged Trump’s campaign rhetoric and implied that he was responsible for an alleged spike in antisemitism in the U.S., accusing him of “xenophobia, and maybe racist, tones.” Trump answered rather vaguely, referring to divisions in the country as a whole; pointing out his Jewish son-in-law and grandchildren; and promising: “You’re going to see a lot of love.” But Netanyahu went out of his way to defend the U.S. president: “I’ve known President Trump for many years … There is no greater supporter of the Jewish people and the Jewish state than President Donald Trump. I think we should put that to rest.” Trump looked, and sounded, genuinely appreciative."

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Ok, so our enemy is Iran. Why? Because they supposedly want to get nuclear weapons? What proof is there for this claim?

Also, they call Iran a sponsor of terrorism yet it is America who killed millions of Arabs and Afghans.

If that isn't hypocrisy and utter nonsense then I don't know what else is. But as long as the warmongerers control the world, we will see such utter hypocrisy.

 

[Jhhnn]

Getting America hating on Muslims just makes it easier for Bibi & the Settlers to inflict it on the Pals.

 

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Getting America hating on Muslims just makes it easier for Bibi & the Settlers to inflict it on the Pals.

"We are benefiting from one thing, and that is the attack on the Twin Towers and Pentagon, and the American struggle in Iraq" - Benjamin Netanyahu

 

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Jared Kushner and his family are deeply connected to Benjamin Netanyahu in many, many ways. The Kushners support the settlements and give money to certain settlers.

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/11/us/politics/jared-kushner-israel.html?_r=0

"When the Israeli media obtained Mr. Netanyahu’s partly handwritten list of wealthy Americans most likely to fund his party’s primary elections, Mr. Kushner was near the top."

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Not sure of the validity of this story. It claims that Netanyahu slept in Jared's bed when he was a teenager. Who knows what's true anymore but one thing is clear, the Kushners, Trump and Netanyahu are all working together to force a certain foreign policy on the world. They are a team determined to make Israel stronger.

"For Kushner, it will be also be a reunion with a close family associate. Kushner’s father, Charles Kushner, had a personal relationship with the Israeli prime minister. Netanyahu visited Charles Kushner, a real estate mogul, in his office and also spent time at a Jewish school financed by the family. Netanyahu even included Charles Kushner on a list of wealthy American Jews likely to contribute to the Likud primary elections a few years ago, reported the New York Times.

Trump has fingered Kushner as a Mideast peace broker. But Kushner’s family donations to West Bank settlements and ties to Netanyahu have made critics question whether he would be an impartial negotiator."

http://forward.com/fast-forward/362898/when-bibi-slept-in-jared-kushners-bed/

 

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http://www.timesofisrael.com/pence-us-will-never-allow-iran-to-threaten-israel-with-nukes/

More propaganda pushed by the Trump/Pence/Kushner/Netanyahu regime:

Pence:

“Let me be clear again: Under President Trump the United States will remain fully committed to ensuring that Iran never obtains a nuclear weapon capable of threatening our countries, our allies in the region, especially Israel.”

So, this Vice President of America is on a tour of Europe and yet continues to spout pro-Israeli propaganda. This is coming off a recent trip by Netanyahu also courting European leaders to be harsh on Iran - essentially, spreading lies about Iran's so-called threat to Israel. Doesn't Vice President Pence not realize that it is Israel that possesses hundreds of nuclear weapons, a top grade missile defense system and various long range ballistic missiles. Not Iran. Not even close.

Is anyone not seeing the massive hypocrisy?

 

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Iranian Foreign Minister telling some much needed truth:

"The only regime in ME with nukes, ICBMs & a history of aggression whines about Iran's means of defense. Fear-mongering hype IS fake news."

https://sputniknews.com/politics/201702181050813816-iran-israel-allegations-nuclear-program/

 

[FIVR]

That feeling when Iran's government seems more sensible and competent than the USA's.




Oh but I almost forgot Israel. Trump made the great deal with Israel, and now USA is No. 1 with Apartheid regimes since we buddied up to 1950s South Africa. What a wonderful, mutually beneficial relationship that was? I think Israel will be more of the same. Nothing like making friends with that smart-A piece of sh8 at school who nobody likes because he's a total douche, that kid has nobody else to turn to! Plus he's smart. And he's so religious.

 

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Netanyahu's "Justice Minister" Ayelet Shaked has called for genocide of Palestinians:

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu decided to appoint Ayelet Shaked as justice minister in his fourth government. Shaked is a Member of Knesset (MK) representing the far-right HaBayit HaYehudi (“Jewish Home”) party. She is known for her extreme, ultranationalist views. During Israel’s summer 2014 attack on Gaza, MK Shaked essentially called for the genocide of Palestinians. In a Facebook post on July 1—a day before Israeli extremists kidnapped Palestinian teenager Muhammad Abu Khdeir and burned him alive—the lawmaker asserted that “the entire Palestinian people is the enemy” and called for its destruction, “including its elderly and its women, its cities and its villages, its property and its infrastructure.”

The Palestinian people has declared war on us, and we must respond with war. Not an operation, not a slow-moving one, not low-intensity, not controlled escalation, no destruction of terror infrastructure, no targeted killings. Enough with the oblique references. This is a war. Words have meanings. This is a war. It is not a war against terror, and not a war against extremists, and not even a war against the Palestinian Authority. These too are forms of avoiding reality. This is a war between two people. Who is the enemy? The Palestinian people. Why? Ask them, they started.

http://mondoweiss.net/2015/05/netanyahu-palestinians-government/

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Well, Ayelet Shaked's policies are being carried out in one way or another - by either the extremist settlers or the Netanyahu regime.

 

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Fox News doing their part to spread Netanyahu's warmongering agenda:
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/201...ve-grand-mission-to-confront-iran-threat.html

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Fox News' "Hannity" Thursday night that his country and the United States have a "grand mission" to confront the threat of a nuclear Iran.

Netanyahu, who met President Donald Trump at the White House Wednesday, told host Sean Hannity that Tehran's aggressive rhetoric toward Israel is meant to mask their intentions against the U.S.

"They want to have [intercontinental ballistic missiles] that can reach your country. That’s what they’re working on right now. Remember, you’re the Great Satan [to them]," Netanyahu said. "They believe that they’re destined to govern the world. Anybody that doesn’t agree with them, they’ll be able to subjugate or kill, and they’re working on the means to achieve that."

"The deal essentially said this, it said no bomb today, 100 bombs tomorrow, in ten years," he said. "Now the assumption was, people [would say] ‘Well, OK, we’re kicking the can down the road.’ But this nuclear can of a single bomb then becomes the capacity to make dozens and dozens of bombs. And Iran doesn’t change its attitude."

"Since the signing of the deal," Netanyahu said, "Iran has become more aggressive, more deadly, sponsoring more terrorism … with more money, a lot more money.

"They’ve killed Americans all over the place. They’ve sponsored terrorism against Americans all over the place. Now they’re going to build ICBMs that can reach the United States and have multiple warheads to do that? That’s horrible," he added. "It’s dangerous for America, dangerous for Israel, dangerous for the Arabs. Everybody now understands it and there’s an American president who understands it and we’re talking about what to do about this common threat."

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There is a lot of inconsistencies and hypocrisy with this story in every single way.

1. Iran does not need ICBM's to reach Israel. Also, Israel has much, much longer range ballistic missiles than Iran. But Israel does what Israels.
2. "They (Iran) believe that they're destined to govern the world." Interesting. I guess Netanyahu can make up lies now and the media will not question those lies.
3. So Iran has no bombs today and really has no incentive to have a bomb. Israel has hundreds of nuclear weapons. Yet, all Netanyahu can talk about is Iran's nuclear weapons. Yet the media never questions him on his utter hypocrisy.

More propaganda against Iran.

 

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Seems like the $221 million aid given to Palestinians by Obama during the end of his regime will probably be taken away by Trump.

Why Trump shot down Obama's last-minute attempt to send the Palestinians $221 million

It appears that Trump's decision to review Obama's release of the funds comes down to his heavily pro-Israel agenda.

Trump, who took office just hours after Obama's decision, has taken a hard line against the Palestinians, describing their funding of terrorism and the larger situation in the West Bank and Gaza as a "deplorable, deplorable situation", in remarks to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee in March.

http://www.businessinsider.com/trump-blocks-obama-221-million-payment-palestine-2017-1

 

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Meanwhile, America's aid to Israel flows freely.

U.S. Finalizes Deal to Give Israel $38 Billion in Military Aid

The package will provide an average of $3.8 billion a year over the next decade to Israel, already the largest recipient of American aid, including financing for missile defense systems that defend against rockets fired by groups like Hezbollah and Hamas. Under a previous 10-year agreement that expires in 2018, the United States provides about $3 billion a year, but lately Congress has added up to $500 million a year for missile defense.

Continue reading the main story

“The United States has invested significantly in many of Israel’s most effective defenses against terrorist threats,” Daniel B. Shapiro, the American ambassador to Israel, said in a speech this week. He cited the Iron Dome antimissile system and the delivery by the end of this year of the first F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.

Looking ahead to the next decade, Mr. Netanyahu initially sought as much as $45 billion, but Mr. Obama refused to go that high. Money for missile defense is included in the package, and the two sides agreed not to seek additional funds from Congress over the next decade unless both agree, such as in case of a war.

https://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/14/world/middleeast/israel-benjamin-netanyahu-military-aid.html
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So we're giving the most money we've ever given to Israel and yet Trump has the audacity to say that Obama is not a friend of Israel?

Also, it appears that "in case of a war," our aid to Israel might even increase?