Leon Panetta says he also expects US president-elect to favor letting Russia retain control of areas of Ukraine

Summary

Former CIA Director Leon Panetta warned that Trump’s return to the White House could embolden Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, giving him a “blank check” in the Middle East and increasing the risk of war with Iran.

Panetta expressed concern that Trump would support Netanyahu’s aggressive stance against Iran without restraint, potentially worsening regional instability.

Panetta also predicted Trump might allow Russia to retain parts of Ukraine if he returns to office, though he doubted Trump’s negotiation skills.

He criticized Trump’s approach to foreign policy, suggesting Trump would be inclined to “capitulate” to authoritarian leaders, which may not sit well with some Republicans.

    • Sundial@lemm.eeEnglish
      18·
      15 days ago

      It is happening. Look at what they’re doing in Northern Gaza. Look at the townhalls they have where they openly talk about settling it once they wipe out that entire area. And you think it’s going to stop there? Look at them banning the UNRWA and look at how they now passed a new law aimed at deporting anyone related to “terrorists”. Look at how they’re now starting to demolish homes in the West Bank too.

      It’s fucking happening already. What are you waiting for to say that Biden is supporting it? For Israel to finish the fucking job?

      • Flying Squid@lemmy.worldMEnglish
        20·
        15 days ago

        Israel has not been given a blank check from the U.S. It simply hasn’t. I’m not sure why you’re trying to claim otherwise.

        • Sundial@lemm.eeEnglish
          14·
          15 days ago

          I just gave you the fucking reasons. Why don’t you give me why you think they haven’t?

          • Flying Squid@lemmy.worldMEnglish
            21·
            15 days ago

            Because congress allocated a specific amount of money for arms sales to Israel. This isn’t a secret.

            • Sundial@lemm.eeEnglish
              11·
              15 days ago

              What are you even trying to say? That because there’s a number on a sales package that can be renewed on a whim that this means Biden isn’t giving them whatever they want? Keep in mind that the DOJ are sitting on 500 documented cases of Israel using American weapons to commit war crimes. Biden is not fucking stopping them in the slightest. The only difference between them is that Trump just openly says it.