In yet another striking example of how the U.S. Government has actually just become part of the Israeli state, the Missile Defense Agency (MDA)–an official arm of the U.S. Department of Defense—has just announced that it has handed over another $429 million in cash to Israel—to build missile defense systems in the Jews-only state.
The “agreement”—as the MDA website tongue-in-cheek called the cash handover—is over and above the $3.1 billion Israel received this year in defense assistance from American taxpayers and is a substantial increase over the $160 million Israel had been asking for the program.
According to the MDA press release, proudly posted on its American-taxpayer-paid-for website, the “United States and the State of Israel concluded an agreement on March 5 to continue support of the production of the Iron Dome weapon system.
“The Iron Dome system is capable of intercepting and destroying short-range rockets, and mortar and artillery shells, and is an invaluable component of Israeli missile defense.
“During Operation Pillar of Defense in 2012, Iron Dome was credited with saving countless Israeli lives, and was called a ‘game-changer’ by many Israeli policy-makers.
“Yesterday’s agreement ensures continued U.S. funding for procurement of Iron Dome systems and interceptors, and provides for significant co-production opportunities for U.S. industry.
“Under the terms of the agreement, $429 million will be transferred immediately to Israel to support Iron Dome procurement.
“The agreement represents strategic value for both nations.
“Israel will obtain valuable resources to contribute to its defense and U.S. industry will receive meaningful co-production opportunities for Iron Dome components.”
In other words, the cash handover is being “justified” by claiming that “American” companies will benefit from contracts related to the building of Israel’s missile defense system.
But, according to the Jewish Virtual Library, the Iron Dome missile defense system is “designed and developed by Israel” and “funded through the United States.”
The Jewish Virtual Library goes on to specify who makes the Iron Dome system:
“Iron Dome is comprised of three key components:
(1) the design and tracking radar, built by the Elta defense company;
(2) the battle management and weapon control system, designed by the mPrest Systems software company; and,
(3) the missile firing unit, manufactured by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd.”
All three of these companies are Israeli concerns—making a mockery of the claim that the new cash handover will “benefit American companies.”
The Jewish Virtual Library goes on to detail exactly how much this missile defense system has already cost the American taxpayer:
“In May 2012, President Obama directed US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta to allocate an additional $70 million to pay for more Iron Dome batteries and interceptor missiles in Israel. Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak had come to the States during the month to seek further resource allocation and thanked the administration for helping upkeep a system which has proven successful in saving lives and preventing an escalation in violence. The United States has now paid nearly $300 million for the Iron Dome system.”
The latest $429 million grant now brings the total paid by American taxpayers towards Israel’s missile system to $729 million—well over two-thirds of a billion dollars in addition to the annual “ordinary” grant of $3.1 billion—all money paid out by American workers for no interest of their own.
If anyone was looking for further evidence of the complete integration of the Israeli state and the American government—then look no further.
