Day: March 14, 2026

Gemini –  #Article Summary
#Israel‘s Aggressive US Political  #Meddling  gemini.google.com/share/cbb4…
Based on the provided article by Branko Marcetic in Jacobin, here is a summary of its main points:

Extensive Interference: The article argues that Israel engages in aggressive and unceasing meddling in U.S. domestic politics and elections. The author contends that this interference far exceeds that of other foreign powers and makes Israel act more like an adversarial state than a nominal ally.
Influence of Right-Wing Factions: The piece asserts that this political interference has become an “open secret” that has escalated into public knowledge under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The article claims these efforts are largely driven by Israel’s most right-wing political factions rather than the government as a whole.
Lobbying and Disinformation: The author highlights various influence campaigns, including recent social media operations pushing Israeli government talking points onto U.S. lawmakers (particularly targeting Black Democrats). It also points to the Israeli government’s active role in promoting anti-BDS (Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions) laws across dozens of U.S. states.
Election Interference: The article alleges a history of Israeli involvement in U.S. presidential elections. It cites Netanyahu’s public criticisms of Barack Obama in 2012 to aid Mitt Romney, extensive ties and alleged coordination between the Trump campaign and Israeli state actors in 2016 (arguing Israel was a bigger factor in foreign election interference than Russia), and historical claims surrounding the 1980 “October surprise” involving the Reagan campaign and Iran.
Espionage and Policy Sabotage: The author outlines instances of alleged Israeli espionage against the U.S., such as the Jonathan Pollard case and attempts to bug U.S. officials. Furthermore, it details Israeli intelligence efforts to steal U.S. secrets and use them to lobby Congress to undermine U.S. diplomacy, particularly regarding the Obama-era Iran nuclear deal.
AIPAC’s Role: The article characterizes the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) not just as a pro-Israel lobby, but as an “operational wing” of Netanyahu’s far-right government. It argues that AIPAC has historically coordinated with Likud leaders to impede peace processes and shape U.S. policy to align with right-wing Israeli interests.

Ultimately, the author highlights what he views as a deep hypocrisy: Israeli officials publicly complaining about U.S. meddling in their domestic affairs while historically running vast, well-funded operations to influence U.S. elections, intelligence, and foreign policy.

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Mar 14, 2026

Gemini –  #Article Summary
#Israel‘s Aggressive US Political  #Meddling  gemini.google.com/share/cbb4…

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Mar 14, 2026

Interesting thread about  #Azerbaijan removing mentions of  #Israel as a destination for its crude exports. Over 40% of Israeli crude imports come from Baku through the BTC pipeline 👇Cavid #FreeUlviyya (@cavidaga)Azerbaijani MPs, media & influencers are circulating 2025 State Statistics Committee data to “prove” Azerbaijan doesn’t sell oil to Israel. I spent some time with Azerbaijan’s own official statistics. Here’s what they don’t want you to see. A thread 🧵—  https://x.com/cavidaga/status/2032727532189917262

— Nagorno Karabakh Observer (@NKobserver) Mar 14, 2026

Some oil loading operations suspended after fire in UAE’s Fujairah, sources say  reut.rs/3P62AH3  reut.rs/3P62AH3

— Reuters (@Reuters) Mar 14, 2026