Sooly⚡️سولي

💲 JUST IN: Another $275 Million for…

Sooly⚡️سولي — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 23:26:23 GMT

💲 JUST IN: Another $275 Million for War

The U.S. has approved a new $275M military aid package for #Ukraine, including HIMARS rounds, drones, Javelin missiles, and more. The #war machine keeps churning, funded by taxpayers, with no clear endgame in sight.

How much longer will this proxy war bleed nations dry—economically and humanly? How much more destruction will it take before diplomacy is even considered?

“Till the last Ukrainian” isn’t a policy. It’s a tragedy. nostr:note1jvj84wp737mf3p9grardk5yarmp8xfwms5vud9lge3m3z4khtffsf4rgfy

🚨85% of Humanitarian Aid to Gaza…

Sooly⚡️سولي — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 19:40:16 GMT

🚨85% of Humanitarian Aid to Gaza Blocked by Brutal Strangulation

The crisis in #Gaza is beyond critical:
85% of aid requests denied or delayed in October, leaving over 1.9 million people displaced, with only a handful of small, collapsing basic hospitals. #UN food and health missions barred as relentless assaults escalated in early November. Daily aid shipments have been choked from 500 trucks to a mere 37.

DEATH TOLL IN GAZA FROM THE ONGOING ISRAELI #WAR ON THE STRIP SINCE OCTOBER 7, 2023:
🩸 43,736 CIVILIAN MARTYRS
🩸 103,370 INJURED

This is systematic, inhuman devastation.
YOU must not stay silent.
Spread Awareness #Nostr #Foodstr nostr:note1g33t8sg2acymnrdpjlvaysl2hwlflgvppurtnsf58jvm3qgnff2q5gz0lx

How many more civilian lives turned…

Sooly⚡️سولي — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 20:51:33 GMT

How many more civilian lives turned to dust?
This was filmed today in #Beirut—where the #war machine hides behind the skies, raining UStaxpayers funded Israeli missiles on city buildings, too cowardly to face the Lebanese on the ground inside #Lebanon. nostr:note1epy6p3xe4072h47ga29v099c65snuapvslx5z45ufrd280atyc8q4h2vtq

🗑️$18 Billion of U.S. Taxpayer…

Sooly⚡️سولي — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 19:41:49 GMT

🗑️$18 Billion of U.S. Taxpayer Money—Wasted? Israeli $30 Million Drone Shot Down by a $70,000 Resistance Missile in Lebanon🤡

In a striking incident over Lebanese territory, a basic handheld missile—costing less than $100,000—shot down an #Israeli #Hermes 900 #UAV worth an estimated $30 million. This stark contrast in military spending underscores the vulnerability of high-cost U.S.-funded Israeli defense technology to cost-effective resistance tactics.

The Price of Supporting Israel’s Military

Since October 7, 2023, the U.S. has provided Israel with an unprecedented $17.9 billion in military aid, covering everything from advanced drones and missile systems to extensive surveillance networks. Among these assets is the Hermes 900, a #surveillance and attack drone developed by Israeli defense contractor Elbit Systems, featuring multi-million-dollar enhancements for precision targeting and intelligence gathering.

The Hermes 900 program is part of a broader U.S.-funded initiative to bolster Israeli security with the latest military hardware. These drones come with sophisticated payloads, satellite links, and ground control systems, each unit costing up to $30 million. For context, the U.S. aid provided to Israel over the past year could have funded 500,000 college scholarships, 200,000 new teacher salaries, or millions of American families’ health care costs.

A $17.9 Billion Investment Brought Down by a Basic Defense System

The Lebanese resistance’s success in downing this UAV using a #MANPADS (Man-Portable Air Defense System) at a fraction of the cost illustrates a harsh reality: billions of dollars in high-tech U.S.-backed Israeli weaponry can still be defeated by affordable, low-tech resistance. With each Hermes 900 priced comparably to hundreds of American households’ annual expenses, it’s a sobering reminder of where taxpayer money is going—and how vulnerable these investments can be in actual combat situations.

A Costly Lesson for U.S. Taxpayers

Despite the #US commitment to securing #Israel, incidents like this raise hard questions. How effective is our $17.9 billion investment if one of the most advanced drones can be brought down with a fraction of the funding? At a time when millions of Americans face financial insecurity, the expense of continually funding vulnerable military assets abroad may not reflect the best use of taxpayer dollars.

For U.S. citizens, this event calls into question whether this staggering level of financial support achieves real security or simply fuels an unsustainable cycle. With high-tech equipment repeatedly failing to withstand basic countermeasures, it’s time to reassess where—and how—your resources are spent.

#Nostr #middleeast #geopolitics #military #war #fiat #bitcoin #introductions #newstr #zappstr #introductions

Is the U.S. Considering #War…

Sooly⚡️سولي — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 02:12:40 GMT

Is the U.S. Considering #War to Keep Up with Israel’s Weapons Demands?

As billions of dollars are channeled into #Israel’s defense, the U.S. faces a dilemma: defense manufacturers like #Raytheon and #Lockheed Martin can’t keep pace with demands without destabilizing their own stock price and shareholder value and risking financial ruin. Some suggest that a formal declaration of war might be the only way to compel production at the needed scale, a move that could redefine America’s economy and global strategy.

Could a new war declaration be on the horizon for the US?

Dive into the full analysis: https://primal.net/e/note1fne90fj30xllx5t9274z5c52pa3t09u0dpsg92grkn9l4pf80xuq28tna7

#Nostr #Bitcoin #Geopolitics

The #US #military spent on the…

Sooly⚡️سولي — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 19:36:04 GMT

The #US #military spent on the Iraq War an estimated two trillion US dollars of US taxpayers.

For what?! "Stabilizing the MiddleEast" 🤡

Do you know what's the equivalent of 2 trillion $ ?! 👇

- 133 million families could have been fed for an entire year.
- 13.3 million #cancer patients could have received life-saving treatments.
- Millions of brain and heart surgeries could have been covered, saving countless lives.
- 5 million #children with special needs could have had their #education fully funded for a decade.
- 66 million students could have had full #scholarships to public universities, lifting entire generations out of debt and into opportunity.

#Bitcoin #War #Economics

Up until 2021:

Sooly⚡️سولي — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 00:04:56 GMT

Up until 2021:

The United States supports Israel with $3.8 billion annually in "direct" military aid, as part of a 10-year, $38 billion agreement signed in 2016. This is the largest foreign military aid package ever given by the U.S. to any country.

💡 Unveiling the Numbers: U.S. Military Support to Israel Explained

Did you know the United States provides Israel with approximately $4.7 billion in military support every year? 🤔 That's about $12.9 million per day! Let's break down where this massive amount goes and what it means. 📊

🌐 Total Annual Support: $4.7 Billion
Monthly: ~$393 million
Weekly: ~$90.7 million
Daily: ~$12.9 million

1️⃣ Direct Military Aid: $3.8 Billion Annually

A. Foreign Military Financing (FMF): $3.3 Billion
💰 Monthly: ~$275 million
🗓️ Weekly: ~$63.5 million
🕒 Daily: ~$9 million
🛡️ Purpose: Allows Israel to purchase U.S. military equipment and services.

B. Missile Defense Funding: $500 Million
💰 Monthly: ~$41.7 million
🗓️ Weekly: ~$9.6 million
🕒 Daily: ~$1.37 million
🛡️ Purpose: Supports Israel's missile defense systems like the Iron Dome.

2️⃣ Indirect Military Support: $915 Million Annually

A. Additional Missile Defense Funding: $150 Million
💰 Monthly: ~$12.5 million
🗓️ Weekly: ~$2.88 million
🕒 Daily: ~$411,000
🛡️ Purpose: Extra funds beyond formal agreements for missile defense enhancements.

B. War Reserves Stock Allies-Israel (WRSA-I): $100 Million
💰 Monthly: ~$8.33 million
🗓️ Weekly: ~$1.92 million
🕒 Daily: ~$274,000
🛡️ Purpose: U.S. military equipment stored in Israel for emergencies.

C. Excess Defense Articles (EDA): $50 Million
💰 Monthly: ~$4.17 million
🗓️ Weekly: ~$962,000
🕒 Daily: ~$137,000
🛡️ Purpose: Surplus U.S. military equipment provided at reduced or no cost.

D. Joint Military Exercises: $30 Million
💰 Monthly: ~$2.5 million
🗓️ Weekly: ~$577,000
🕒 Daily: ~$82,000
🛡️ Purpose: Combined training operations to enhance readiness and interoperability.

E. Research & Development Collaboration: $25 Million
💰 Monthly: ~$2.08 million
🗓️ Weekly: ~$481,000
🕒 Daily: ~$68,500
🛡️ Purpose: Joint development of advanced military technologies.

F. Loan Guarantee Savings: $10 Million
💰 Monthly: ~$833,000
🗓️ Weekly: ~$192,000
🕒 Daily: ~$27,400
🛡️ Purpose: Savings from reduced interest rates due to U.S. loan guarantees.

G. Defense Contracts Revenue: $200 Million
💰 Monthly: ~$16.67 million
🗓️ Weekly: ~$3.85 million
🕒 Daily: ~$548,000
🛡️ Purpose: Revenue for Israeli companies participating in U.S. defense contracts.

H. Intelligence Sharing Value: $50 Million
💰 Monthly: ~$4.17 million
🗓️ Weekly: ~$962,000
🕒 Daily: ~$137,000
🛡️ Purpose: Strategic benefits from shared intelligence operations.

I. Tax Expenditure from Donations: $300 Million
💰 Monthly: ~$25 million
🗓️ Weekly: ~$5.77 million
🕒 Daily: ~$822,000
🛡️ Purpose: Tax revenue forgone due to U.S. citizens' tax-deductible donations to Israeli organizations.

📊 Visualizing the Support

🔍 Why Does This Matter?
- Fiscal Impact: Understanding where taxpayer money goes helps promote transparency and informed discussions on budget priorities.
- Strategic Alliance: Highlights the depth of the U.S.-Israel relationship and its implications for foreign policy and regional stability.
- Economic Considerations: Raises questions about the allocation of resources and potential alternative uses for these funds.

💭 What Are Your Thoughts?
Do these figures surprise you? Should there be changes in how military aid is allocated? Share your opinions below! Let's engage in a constructive conversation. 🗣️💬

Like and Share if you found this informative!

𝘕𝘰𝘵𝘦: 𝘈𝘭𝘭 𝘧𝘪𝘨𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘣𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘯 𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘢 𝘢𝘷𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘶𝘱 𝘵𝘰 𝘚𝘦𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 2021. 𝘍𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘳𝘦𝘧𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘰: 𝘜.𝘚. 𝘋𝘦𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦, 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩 𝘚𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦 (𝘊𝘙𝘚), 𝘚𝘵𝘰𝘤𝘬𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘮 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘗𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩 𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘵𝘦 (𝘚𝘐𝘗𝘙𝘐), 𝘜.𝘚. 𝘎𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘈𝘤𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘖𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘦 (𝘎𝘈𝘖), 𝘐𝘴𝘳𝘢𝘦𝘭 𝘔𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘍𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘪𝘨𝘯 𝘈𝘧𝘧𝘢𝘪𝘳𝘴, 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘞𝘩𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘏𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘦 (𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘴), 𝘜.𝘚. 𝘋𝘦𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘋𝘦𝘧𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦, 𝘍𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘈𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘚𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘴 (𝘍𝘈𝘚), 𝘊𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘤 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘚𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘪𝘦𝘴 (𝘊𝘚𝘐𝘚), 𝘉𝘳𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘊𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘭 𝘰𝘯 𝘍𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘪𝘨𝘯 𝘙𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 (𝘊𝘍𝘙), 𝘈𝘳𝘮𝘴 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘭 𝘈𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘜.𝘚. 𝘌𝘮𝘣𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘺 𝘪𝘯 𝘐𝘴𝘳𝘢𝘦𝘭, 𝘙𝘈𝘕𝘋 𝘊𝘰𝘳𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘞𝘢𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘵𝘰𝘯 𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘵𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘕𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘌𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘗𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘺, 𝘔𝘪𝘥𝘥𝘭𝘦 𝘌𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘵𝘦, 𝘑𝘦𝘸𝘪𝘴𝘩 𝘝𝘪𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝘓𝘪𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘳𝘺 (𝘈𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯-𝘐𝘴𝘳𝘢𝘦𝘭𝘪 𝘊𝘰𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘌𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘦), 𝘜.𝘚.-𝘐𝘴𝘳𝘢𝘦𝘭 𝘉𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘐𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 (𝘜.𝘚. 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘤𝘦), 𝘈𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘐𝘴𝘳𝘢𝘦𝘭 𝘗𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘤 𝘈𝘧𝘧𝘢𝘪𝘳𝘴 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘦 (𝘈𝘐𝘗𝘈𝘊), 𝘑 𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘵, 𝘕𝘦𝘸 𝘈𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢 𝘍𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘚𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘴𝘰𝘯 𝘊𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳, 𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘙𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘈𝘳𝘮𝘴, 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 𝘉𝘢𝘯𝘬 (𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘤 𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘢), 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘍𝘶𝘯𝘥 (𝘐𝘔𝘍), 𝘙𝘦𝘶𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴, 𝘈𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴, 𝘉𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘨, 𝘍𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘛𝘪𝘮𝘦𝘴, 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘕𝘦𝘸 𝘠𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘛𝘪𝘮𝘦𝘴, 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘞𝘢𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘵𝘰𝘯 𝘗𝘰𝘴𝘵, 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘞𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘵 𝘑𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭, 𝘏𝘢𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘻, 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘑𝘦𝘳𝘶𝘴𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘮 𝘗𝘰𝘴𝘵, 𝘈𝘭-𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘰𝘳, 𝘋𝘦𝘧𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦 𝘕𝘦𝘸𝘴, 𝘑𝘢𝘯𝘦'𝘴 𝘋𝘦𝘧𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘞𝘦𝘦𝘬𝘭𝘺.

#nostrasia #nostr #bitcoin #US #Israel #palestine #lebanon #iran #war #military #aid

🔊 🎬 ⚠️ Don't Look Away ⚠️🎬 🔊…

Sooly⚡️سولي — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 23:30:21 GMT

🔊 🎬 ⚠️ Don't Look Away ⚠️🎬 🔊

Your dollars are funding war crimes.
Every day, $10.4 million of U.S. taxpayer money goes to fuel Israel’s bombs that kill innocent children like 6-year-old Hind Rajab, who pleaded for her life moments before an Israeli tank obliterated her. Her voice was silenced—but her story won’t be.
You have the power to stop this.
If you’ve had enough of the lies, censorship, and genocide, read on to learn how Bitcoin can make war unaffordable and how you can stop being complicit.

But the story doesn’t end here. Dive deeper, hear Hind’s voice, and discover the hard truth behind your role in this war. You’ll want to read every word.

Don't Trust, Verify.

👇

The truth is buried under the rubble of Gaza, and every piece of broken concrete tells a story—if only the world would listen. But before I dive in, let me be clear: when I say "you," I’m talking to anyone who still believes in the power and legitimacy of the 𝘜.𝘚. 𝘥𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘳. Whether you realize it or not, your faith in this fiat currency is what props up the war machines. And yes, that includes you, the 𝘜.𝘚. 𝘵𝘢𝘹𝘱𝘢𝘺𝘦𝘳, whose dollars are funding the relentless and genocidal assault—not just any war machine, but the 𝘐𝘴𝘳𝘢𝘦𝘭𝘪 𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘭 in specific.

Look at the data. Over 𝟰,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘯 have been killed in Gaza—𝟰𝟬% 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘰𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘗𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘢𝘯 𝘥𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘰𝘭𝘭. Many of these children were barely old enough to understand what war even is. How many more will it take before the world wakes up? This isn't just another conflict. This is 𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘥𝘦, funded by the 𝟯.𝟴 𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘰𝘯 in U.S. military aid that Israel receives every year—𝟭𝟬.𝟰 𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘰𝘯 of American taxpayer money, every single day, being funneled into this endless slaughter (See Ref 2).

And that’s why I’m here, on 𝘕𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘳. I had to leave 𝘛𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳/𝘟 after they 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘮𝘦 for posting the hard truth. I showed you where the money goes. I posted facts—cold, hard data—about how your tax dollars are directly fueling the destruction of Gaza. I showed how the U.S. bankrolls this war machine, how it funds the phosphorus bombs and airstrikes that turn hospitals, schools, and entire neighborhoods to dust (See Ref 2). What did I get for that? 𝘊𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘥. 𝘚𝘪𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘥. 𝘚𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘥.

They don’t want this truth out in the open. They call it "violating community guidelines," but what it really is, is 𝘴𝘪𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦. They don’t want you to see how deeply complicit the U.S. is in this genocide. They don’t want you to question why 𝟭𝟬.𝟰 𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘰𝘯 a day is being sent to fund bombs, while people in America are struggling to put food on the table or access healthcare. It’s easier to shut people like me down than to confront the uncomfortable truth: 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘴𝘯’𝘵 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘐𝘴𝘳𝘢𝘦𝘭’𝘴 𝘸𝘢𝘳—it’s 𝘢𝘭𝘴𝘰 𝘈𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢’𝘴 𝘸𝘢𝘳 (See Ref 2).

Let me make it personal. Let me tell you about 𝘏𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘙𝘢𝘫𝘢𝘣, a six-year-old girl. Six years old, just starting her life. Trapped in a bullet-riddled car, surrounded by the bodies of her family, Hind spent 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘦𝘦 𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴 making desperate phone calls to the Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS), begging for help. “I’m so scared. I’m injured. The tank is very close to me. Can you come and get me?” Those were her final words (See Ref 4).

𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘥𝘰𝘯’𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘳𝘰𝘳. 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘪𝘵.

In the video I’m attaching, you’ll hear 𝘏𝘪𝘯𝘥’𝘴 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝘷𝘰𝘪𝘤𝘦, trembling with fear as she pleads for her life. The video is 𝟭 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘵𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝟰𝟬 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘴 long—just a small window into her final moments, but it feels like an eternity. The conversation is in Arabic, but it’s subtitled in English, and you’ll hear her desperation. You’ll hear the PRCS dispatcher trying to calm her, promising help that, tragically, never arrived. Because that tank she feared? It came. It fired. And Hind was killed, along with the paramedics who tried to save her.

And who paid for that tank? Who funded the bomb that tore through that ambulance? 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘥𝘪𝘥 (See Ref 2).

This isn’t just a statistic. It’s the heartbreaking, undeniable reality of what’s happening in Gaza right now. 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘰 𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘪𝘵 𝘩𝘰𝘮𝘦. As you listen to Hind’s voice, I want you to think about the fact that 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘺 𝘱𝘢𝘪𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘬. That your taxes are fueling the very war machine that silenced her cries forever.

The video also shows stark images of Gaza—destroyed homes, decimated hospitals, and the brutal reality of what’s happening on the ground. It’s not just Hind’s voice you’re hearing; it’s the voice of thousands of children just like her, who are trapped in this hell with no way out.

Released by 𝘛𝘙𝘛, a reputable news organization, this video has been verified and shared around the world, sparking outrage and renewed calls for immediate action. But outrage isn’t enough. We need more than that. We need to stop 𝘧𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 this war. We need to demand that our governments stop turning a blind eye to these atrocities (See Ref 3).

Let me be clear: this video is not just a piece of evidence. It’s 𝘏𝘪𝘯𝘥’𝘴 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺—her final moments of fear and helplessness, immortalized for the world to see. But it’s also a call to action. You can’t watch this and remain indifferent. You can’t hear her words and ignore the role you play in this.

This isn’t just about Gaza, or Lebanon, or any other war-torn land. It’s about the 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 we all share. If we continue to stay silent, if we continue to let our money fund this, then Hind’s cries will echo in vain.

The hospitals—36 of them—are no longer places of healing. 𝟯𝟮 of them have been bombed into oblivion. Over 𝟮𝟬𝟬 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘣𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘦𝘴 have died because incubators don’t work without electricity. This isn’t collateral damage—it’s 𝘴𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘤 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. And guess who’s paying for it? 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘳𝘦 (See Ref 2, 3).

And what about the journalists? Over 𝟭𝟬𝟬 of them have been killed in this conflict, making it the deadliest period for journalists in modern history. The press is being silenced, just like I was on Twitter. They don’t want the world to hear these stories, to know what’s really happening. They don’t want you to know that ambulances are being bombed, that children like Hind are dying because no one can reach them in time.

Here’s the brutal reality: 𝟯.𝟴 𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘰𝘯 of your tax dollars are being used to fund war crimes. The bombs that destroyed those hospitals, those ambulances—they have your name on them. This is 𝘈𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢’𝘴 𝘸𝘢𝘳 as much as it’s Israel’s. You’re not just sitting on the sidelines—you’re 𝘧𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 it.

And you can’t say you didn’t know, because here it is—laid bare in front of you. This isn’t some distant conflict happening to people far away. This is about 𝘺𝘰𝘶 and the role your government plays in propping up a genocidal regime. Every missile launched, every child buried, every hospital turned to dust is paid for with your hard-earned dollars.

Now, if you already know this and want to stop funding these wars but don’t know how, let me tell you: the way to break free is to stop saving your wealth in fiat money like USD. Instead, store your wealth in 𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧-𝘤𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘥𝘪𝘦𝘥 𝘉𝘪𝘵𝘤𝘰𝘪𝘯. This is how you stop being part of the system that funds this madness. Saving in fiat money only strengthens the financial structures that perpetuate war. 𝘉𝘪𝘵𝘤𝘰𝘪𝘯 offers an alternative that empowers you to hold your value outside of the control of central banks and war machines.

And if you’re already a 𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘰𝘮 𝘧𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘦𝘳 and a 𝘉𝘪𝘵𝘤𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘳 who hates the fiat war machine, don’t be afraid to share this ethos. Keep spreading the truth: 𝘉𝘪𝘵𝘤𝘰𝘪𝘯 makes war 𝘶𝘯𝘢𝘧𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦, and Israel’s war crimes must be stopped.

The world has failed Gaza. The world has failed Lebanon. But we don’t have to keep failing. They can restrict me on X, censor me wherever they want—but here on 𝘕𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘳, the truth will keep flowing. And you have a choice: will you be silent, or will you speak up? Will you continue to fund this endless war, or will you demand that your tax dollars stop paying for death and destruction?

Because until you do, every bomb that drops, every life that’s lost, every family torn apart by this madness has 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘯𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘵.

{References}

- Ref 1: Exposing Expansionism: The Greater Israel Ideology and Its Threat to Lebanon [https://primal.net/e/note1h5mka24ayu0pagxczxqqm4u7eavl8wnpkgkstgwwpgnkvtthfj7qsqf3sk]

- Ref 2: U.S. Military Aid and Support to Israel: The Financial Burden on American Taxpayers [https://primal.net/e/note193t0lg9ek60v3ty20ge8lmyvnkvny5nk37da3symj6ux3ad7d7asy3u953]

- Ref 3: Lebanon: A Chronicle of Israeli Aggression – An Investigative Exposé of War, Occupation, and Violations of Human Rights [https://primal.net/e/note1ym8frd92pp2d49fk0fvzx4kjexc7nkptjpwgw8aurw5n0p6kgg9sv7x5y6]

- Ref 4: Killing of Hind Rajab – Wikipedia [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Hind_Rajab]

#Nostr not #Twitter
#Bitcoin not #USD
#MiddleEast #Palestine #Gaza #Lebanon #Beirut #Iraq #Yemen
#US #Israel #War #Military #Tax #Genocide
#HindRajab

U.S. Military Aid and Support…

Sooly⚡️سولي — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 22:28:32 GMT

U.S. Military Aid and Support to Israel: The Financial Burden on American Taxpayers

Introduction with Hook:

Imagine a nation consistently allocating billions of dollars to a foreign ally while struggling to meet its own domestic needs. Year after year, the U.S. has funneled vast sums of taxpayer money into a complex geopolitical alliance that, for many, raises a critical question: is this the best use of American resources?

Identifying the Problem:

Since 1948, the United States has provided Israel with more military aid than any other country, totaling over $158 billion in direct assistance. When adjusted for inflation, this figure skyrockets to $251.2 billion. Yet, this enormous financial commitment doesn’t stop there—alongside direct aid, the U.S. shoulders indirect costs, maintaining a massive military presence in the Middle East to support Israel’s security. In just one year, these combined costs reached a staggering $22.76 billion, prompting many U.S. taxpayers to wonder: is this level of support still justified, especially when urgent domestic challenges remain unmet?

To fully understand the weight of this financial burden, it’s essential to examine both the direct and indirect costs of U.S. aid to Israel. The historical context of direct military aid, coupled with the rising indirect costs of U.S. military operations in the Middle East, paints a complex picture of how this strategic alliance impacts American taxpayers.

The Scale of Direct Military Aid to Israel

The U.S. has provided Israel with over $158 billion in direct aid since 1948. When adjusted for inflation, this figure rises to approximately $251.2 billion (see references 1, 3). Israel is the largest cumulative recipient of U.S. foreign aid since World War II, and much of this assistance has gone toward military support, including advanced weapons systems like the F-35 fighter jets and the Iron Dome missile defense system.

In 2016, the U.S. and Israel signed a 10-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), committing $38 billion in military aid to Israel from 2019 to 2028. This averages out to $3.8 billion annually, reinforcing Israel’s military superiority in the region (see references 2, 5).

In response to the October 7, 2023, escalation in violence between Israel and Hamas, the U.S. approved an additional $17.9 billion in military aid over the following year—the highest single-year aid allocation to Israel since 1959 (see references 1, 3, 5). This sharp increase highlights the U.S. government's commitment to strengthening Israel's military operations during heightened conflict.

Summation of Direct Military Aid Costs:

- $251.2 billion in total aid since 1948 (inflation-adjusted).
- $38 billion committed over 10 years (2019-2028), with $3.8 billion annually.
- $17.9 billion in direct military aid allocated in the year following October 7, 2023.

Indirect Costs: U.S. Military Presence in the Middle East

Beyond direct aid, the U.S. maintains a considerable military presence in the Middle East to safeguard regional allies, including Israel. As of 2024, between 40,000 and 43,000 U.S. troops are stationed across the region (see references 4, 7). These forces are supported by at least a dozen warships and several Air Force squadrons, including F-22 Raptors, F-15E Strike Eagles, and A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft (see references 5, 6).

This U.S. military presence is aimed at deterring threats from groups like Hezbollah and countering Iran’s influence in the region. However, these operations come with significant costs. U.S. military operations in the Middle East, linked to defending Israel and ensuring regional security, cost an estimated $4.86 billion in the year following October 2023 (see references 5, 7).

Additional indirect costs not fully reflected in the $4.86 billion figure include:

- $1 billion in munitions used by the U.S. Navy in the Red Sea (see references 1, 7).
- $6.5 million per day to operate an aircraft carrier strike group in the region (see references 1, 7).

Summation of Indirect Costs:

- 40,000 to 43,000 U.S. troops stationed in the Middle East.
- $4.86 billion in operational costs for U.S. military presence tied to Israel’s defense in the year following October 2023.
- $1 billion in munitions used by the U.S. Navy in the Red Sea.
- $6.5 million per day to operate an aircraft carrier strike group.

The Financial Burden on U.S. Taxpayers

When combining direct and indirect costs, U.S. taxpayers faced a bill of approximately $22.76 billion between October 2023 and September 2024 (see references 5, 7). This figure includes:

- $17.9 billion in direct military aid to Israel.
- $4.86 billion for U.S. military operations in the region to support Israel and counter threats from Iranian-backed groups like Hezbollah and the Houthis (see references 5, 7).
- The U.S. Navy spent over $1 billion in munitions in the Red Sea during operations countering Houthi rebel attacks (see references 1, 7).

Operating an aircraft carrier strike group in the region costs $6.5 million per day (see references 1, 7). These daily operational expenses contribute to the growing financial strain on the U.S. military, which is simultaneously dealing with commitments in other regions, such as the Indo-Pacific (see reference 6).

Summation of Financial Burden on U.S. Taxpayers:

- $22.76 billion total spent in the year following October 2023.
- $6.5 million per day to operate an aircraft carrier strike group in the region.

The Question of Priorities

For many Americans, these costs are increasingly hard to justify, particularly given pressing domestic challenges such as healthcare, education, infrastructure, and economic inequality. While U.S. foreign policy maintains that protecting Israel is a key component of regional stability, many taxpayers are asking whether the continued financial and military support for Israel is in America’s best interest.

Controversial Questions from a Taxpayer's Perspective:

- Domestic Infrastructure: Could the billions spent on supporting Israel be better used to improve roads, bridges, and public transportation in the U.S.?
- Healthcare: Could increased funding improve access to healthcare services in the U.S.?
- Education: Would reallocated funds bolster the American education system and increase global competitiveness?
- Moral Responsibility: Should American taxpayers continue to contribute to a foreign military, especially when some view Israel’s military actions as genocidal, targeting Palestinians and Lebanese populations for decades?

The U.S. government argues that military aid helps secure Israel's safety and promotes stability in the Middle East, a region vital to global energy supplies and American strategic interests. However, the total cost—over $251 billion since 1948, and more than $22 billion in just one year—raises concerns about whether these expenditures are yielding the intended benefits for U.S. citizens (see references 1, 7).

Conclusion: Total Summation of Costs and Breakdown

When considering both direct and indirect costs, the financial burden on U.S. taxpayers for supporting Israel is substantial:

Direct Military Aid:
- $251.2 billion (inflation-adjusted total since 1948).
- $3.8 billion annually through the MOU (2019-2028).
- $17.9 billion in military aid allocated in the year following October 7, 2023.

Indirect Military Costs:
- $4.86 billion in U.S. military operations in the Middle East tied to Israel's defense in the year following October 2023.
- $1 billion in munitions used by the U.S. Navy in the Red Sea.
- $6.5 million per day to operate an aircraft carrier strike group.

Global Cost Breakdown:

- Total annual cost: $22.76 billion (including direct and indirect support).
- Total monthly cost: Approximately $1.9 billion.
- Total weekly cost: Approximately $438 million.
- Total daily cost: Approximately $62.3 million.

References

1. Brown University Costs of War Project. (2024). U.S. Spending on Israel Since 1948. Retrieved from Costs of War
2. Council on Foreign Relations. (2024). U.S. Aid to Israel: Four Charts. Retrieved from CFR
3. Watson Institute. (2024). Costs of War: U.S. Support Since Oct 7, 2023. Retrieved from Watson Institute
4. Military Times. (2024). U.S. Troops in the Middle East as Conflict Looms. Retrieved from Military Times
5. Politico. (2024). U.S. Shifts Aircraft Carrier to Middle East Amid Fears of Iran Attack on Israel. Retrieved from Politico
6. Stars and Stripes. (2024). U.S. Sending Additional Troops to Boost Security in the Middle East. Retrieved from Stars and Stripes
7. ScheerPost. (2024). Support for Israel Has Cost U.S. Taxpayers at Least $22.76 Billion in One Year. Retrieved from ScheerPost

#Nostr #Bitcoin #MiddleEast #War #Economics #US #Israel #Palestine #Ghaza #Lebanon #Beirut #Iran #Iraq #Yemen #Syria