Israel in the U.S. Empire

Article by Bashir Abu-Manneh critiques the prevailing focus on cultural and religious exchanges in US-Israel relations, arguing that such perspectives overlook the significant role of US support in enabling Israeli colonialism. It contends that American backing has bolstered Israel’s capacity for territorial expansion and occupation, leading to the erosion of Palestinian rights and hindering peace efforts. The piece calls for a reevaluation of this dynamic, emphasizing the need to address the political and colonial implications of US aid to Israel. This source is valuable for research on Israeli expansionism, US-Israel relations, Israeli occupation, Palestinian human rights, the Oslo Accords, settler colonialism, imperialism, and Zionism.