Boeing Wins $8.6B Pentagon Contract for F-15 Jets to Israel

Is criticism of Israel arms transfers a double standard, or does it reflect consistent majority opposition to the weapons flow?

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Boeing Wins $8.6B Pentagon Contract for F-15 Jets to Israel

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Above: The F-15AI and F-15I+. Image credit: Boeing Israel

The Spin

Pro-Israel narrative

Critics selectively undermine Israel, a nation defending itself on multiple fronts. The U.S. support to Israel advances U.S. strategic interests in the Middle East while creating American jobs, as most equipment is manufactured domestically. Aid is subject to human rights compliance laws and has bipartisan support despite some fringe opposition.

Commentary Magazine American Jewish Committee

Anti-Israel narrative

Majority support for halting U.S. arms to Israel has been consistent. Polls across swing states have shown voters favor conditioning aid, yet the U.S. government ignores this mainstream position to continue providing weapons packages. Germany and other nations suspended arms exports following ICC warrants, but America keeps funding operations.

Common Dreams Intercept