Did Israel control American or American control Israel Im getting confused here after USA seem to care more about Israel than American people Because I thought America or British is using Israel for proxy or ?
In 2023, prior to the commencement of the ongoing genocidal war between Israel and Palestine, esteemed American intellectual Noam Chomsky was queried on the status of the United States-Israel relationship.
Chomsky suggested that there is a change occurring.
According to him, in the past, “when the United States demanded that [Israel] do something, it would do it.”
Chomsky said that there has been a shift in recent years, with Israeli political leaders being more vocal in declaring Israel's autonomy from the United States.
“It’s the first time the confrontation [between the US and Israel] has been this clear, and it’s not clear how the United States will respond,” he said.
Israel’s current genocidal war on Gaza has now exposed what the US response would be to Israeli stubbornness: acquiescence.
Instead of utilizing its substantial influence to compel Israeli adherence to American stances, President Joe Biden's administration has regularly acquiesced to Israel. This attitude not only fosters perceptions of America's vulnerability among other nations, but it also has the potential to negatively impact its domestic affairs and even its democratic system.
Undoubtedly, the United States has actively supported Israel's war strategy, which includes the objective of eradicating Hamas. Furthermore, it is undeniable that the administration of Joe Biden has approved a significant portion of the acts of war and violence conducted by Israel in Gaza up until now.
Nevertheless, there is a growing body of evidence indicating that Israel has persistently ignored the viewpoints, recommendations, and concerns of the US administration regarding its conduct in war.
The Biden administration has been compelled to consistently adjust its stances and rhetoric to align more closely with those of Israel.
An illustrative example is the Biden administration's December initiative to prompt Israel to conclude significant military operations in Gaza, which was disregarded by the Israeli government.
Expressing his discomfort with the portrayal of Palestinian civilian losses, Biden remarked on December 12 that Israel's bombing of Gaza appeared to be ‘’indiscriminate’’.
On December 14, Biden urged the Israeli military to “save civilian lives” and “be more careful” in conducting out attacks.
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin advised Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on December 18 to to be more “surgical” in his attacks on Gaza, transition to a “lower intensity” phase of warfare and “reduce harm to civilians”.
However, Israel promptly escalated its assaults on civilian neighborhoods. On December 14, at least 179 Palestinians lost their lives, with a significant number belonging to two families whose residences were targeted and destroyed by the Israeli military. On December 15, a significant number of Palestinians lost their lives, with around 30 individuals seeking refuge in a United Nations school in Khan Younis being among the casualties. In a similar vein, significant numbers of casualties were reported for the remainder of December.
The identical trend resurfaced when US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stopped by the region at the start of January.
Prior to his arrival, Israel deliberately targeted and murdered Al Jazeera journalist Hamza Dahdouh and his colleague Mustafa Thuraya. Although Blinken expressed his want for the war “end as soon as possible”, Israel murdered over 126 Palestinians within a 24-hour period.
Despite the pleas of other US officials to safeguard civilians, Israeli assaults on civilian infrastructure, hospitals, schools, and camps for displaced individuals have persisted without reduction up until the present time.
Israeli indifference towards US concerns and warnings was even more evident prior to the ground assault of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip.
In March, a confidential government cable was disclosed, indicating that the United States held the belief that the operation would be ‘’catastrophic’’ for Palestinian civilians.
Shortly thereafter, Biden stated in an interview that an attack on Rafah was a “red line” for him. Additional American politicians expressed their dissent, including Vice President Kamala Harris.
Once it became evident that Israel was going to invade Rafah regardless of US approval, the US carefully changed its language to suggest that a military operation in Rafah would necessitate "serious planning". While the Israeli army escalated its assaults and advanced further into the city, the Biden administration asserted that it was not violating any "red lines".
The invasion led to the forced relocation of over a million Palestinians and the massacring of many others, including 45 people who were fatally attacked by Israel in a tent camp that was earlier designated as a "safe zone".
During the ten month genocidal war, Israel consistently disregarded US requests to augment the provision of humanitarian assistance to Palestinian people.
Furthermore, it has actively implemented a deliberate strategy of inducing famine among Palestinian populations.
In an effort to address the humanitarian crisis and without success in convincing Israel to open crucial land crossings, the Biden administration has chosen to deploy its own military forces to construct a temporary pier costing $320 million off the shore of Gaza.
Despite receiving criticism for its inadequate capacity to provide relief, the pier would not have been able to meet Gaza's requirements, even if it had been operating at its maximum capacity. The pier had to be dismantled few weeks after its installation due to recurrent structural failures.
The construction of a pier by the US, as a means to overcome Israeli obstinacy and obstructionism, should be regarded as a source of shame for the administration of Joe Biden.
As the number of deaths in Gaza has increased, there has been a growing sense of anger among Americans. This view, predominantly prevalent among Democratic voters, has manifested itself in political activism, with campaigns advocating to “abandon Biden” in the next November election, urging voters to cast their ballots as "uncommitted" in Democratic primaries, and participating in protests, including those held on numerous university campuses.
Under the weight of domestic criticism, Biden presented on May 31 a ceasefire plan that he asserted had been proposed by Israel.
The Biden administration consistently stated that the Israeli government had already agreed to the arrangement. However, recent reports from Israeli media indicate that Netanyahu deceived Biden by providing false information regarding Israeli goals.
Despite any initial lack of clarity on Netanyahu's falsehoods, the signs of deception should have been evident to the US government. The Israeli prime minister consistently declined to openly acknowledge his acceptance of a ceasefire and demonstrated his dedication to subverting it by his actions.
Netanyahu escalated, rather than decreased, assaults on Gaza and consistently stated that he will not cease the conflict until Israel attains “total victory”.
In addition, Israel just carried out the targeted killing of Ismail Haniyeh, the senior Palestinian negotiator. This murder was undoubtedly premeditated at the period of intense ceasefire discussions.
The Biden administration should have been cognizant of the fact that the Israeli government's commitment to a ceasefire was not genuine. It should have possessed the foresight to avoid placing itself in a vulnerable position.
The prevailing consensus in the realm of international affairs is that the United States, being the sole global superpower and the primary patron of the Israeli armed forces, possesses significant influence over its somewhat smaller partner.
Over the past 10 months, it has been evident that the power dynamic has shifted: Israel now holds greater sway over the US government, which has consistently complied with Israeli demands throughout the Gaza war.
The Biden administration has experienced increasing embarrassment as a consequence, with certain observers positing that the United States seems to be the “junior partner” in the US-Israel relationship.
On top of that, by permitting Israel to determine the conditions of the Gaza war, the United States has jeopardized its own interests.
The United States has recently deployed naval vessels and combat aircraft to the Middle East, indicating a potential escalation towards a full-scale regional conflict, a situation that it has been actively trying to prevent.
If the United States engages in warfare, it will be doing it out of neither necessity nor desire. It will be acting on behalf of Israel. It would be a suitable, yet regrettable, conclusion to nearly a whole year of yielding to Israel.
Once the aftermath of the Gaza war is resolved, it will become evident that the United States played a role in the genocide, which is considered the gravest crime. As a result, America's international reputation will be significantly damaged.
However, the consequences for US politics would be considerably more extensive.
The Democratic Party has incurred the anger of young Americans who are highly critical of Israel, a situation that might perhaps result in them losing the presidential election in November.
The Biden administration's actions may have consequences beyond the loss of strategic imperatives, potentially leading to the re-election of Donald Trump.
It might potentially jeopardize its democracy.