On COI #322, Kyle Anzalone and Connor Freeman cover the aftermath of Israeli forces\u2019 murder of Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, Tel Aviv\u2019s increasingly heavy influence on the Joe Biden administration\u2019s Iran policy, an Orwellian Saudi government app used to round up dissidents, and the State Department\u2019s approval of a $1.1 billion arms sale for Taiwan.<\/p>\n
Kyle discusses Washington\u2019s request that Israel review its rules of engagement in the occupied West Bank after its soldiers murdered Abu Akleh during a raid on the Jenin refugee camp in May. Tel Aviv has strongly rebuked the American request. The Biden administration will not hold Israel accountable for the brutal killing of this world renowned American journalist.<\/p>\n
Connor talks about the Iran nuclear deal talks, which have taken a turn for the worse in the face of unrelenting Israeli pressure. Reports out this week indicate the Americans have taken the deal off the table. Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid continues issuing threats against the Islamic Republic and the Pentagon has signed a deal to provide Tel Aviv with refueling planes that would be necessary for a war with Iran. This week, the U.S. flew B-52 bombers over the Middle East in an unmistakable message to Tehran.<\/p>\n
Connor also details how an app launched by the Saudi interior ministry has citizens snitching on each other leading some activists to go to prison for 30 years or more.<\/p>\n
Connor also reports on the $1.1 billion dollar arms sale to Taiwan which would be Biden\u2019s largest yet during his term. The Pentagon has also set up a task force to speed up global arms sales.<\/p>\n
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