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- Title
Friedman, Biden and US Weapons Sales to Israel.
- Authors
GOODMAN, MELVIN
- Abstract
This article from CounterPunch discusses Thomas Friedman's op-ed criticizing President Joe Biden for pausing U.S. weapons sales to Israel. The author argues that Friedman buys into Israeli propaganda about Iran being an existential threat and fails to mention that Biden had privately notified Israel about the decision. The article also highlights Friedman's support for Israel's view of an existential threat and the historical context of U.S. presidents challenging Israeli aggression. It criticizes Israel's treatment of Palestinians in Gaza and questions the idea of a U.S. security alliance with Saudi Arabia. The author concludes by suggesting that the United States should reduce its military presence in the Middle East.
- Subjects
ISRAEL; BIDEN, Joe, 1942-; FRIEDMAN, Thomas L., 1953-; FUEL cycle; ISRAEL-Hamas War, 2023-; JOINT Comprehensive Plan of Action (2015); ISRAELI settlements (Occupied territories); WEAPONS
- Publication
CounterPunch, 2024, p1
- ISSN
1086-2323
- Publication type
Article