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Why Is Israel Running TV Ads in Iowa Ahead of the Midterms? (zeteo.com)
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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/53430132

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/53430129

Now, the state of Israel – not AIPAC, to be clear – is running television ads in Iowa, a key Senate battleground state that may only be in play for Democrats thanks to the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.

In one TV ad, Israel specifically touts its willingness to wage war. “Israel confronts Iran and its network of proxies directly, addressing those dangers at their source,” the ad says, claiming that this helps “deter aggression” and “stop a wider conflict” – as if America isn’t currently at war with Iran.

“For Americans, the benefit is straightforward,” the ad claims

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[-] Valmond@lemmy.dbzer0.com 17 points 1 day ago

If you americans don't take over both houses then seriously I'm gonna shame you like forever.

[-] TachyonTele_Esq@piefed.social 2 points 1 day ago

As an American will not lose hope... But I will be full of hated and despair and disgust for my countrymen.

As if that glass isn't already tipped over.

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