Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 6/6/24: Israel Psyop On US Politicians, Israeli Settlers Rampage Through Jerusalem, AIPAC Shackles American Politics
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Jun 6, 2024 
Salam Al-Mariati, President of the Muslim Public Affairs Council, joins the discussion to shed light on the Israel-Palestine conflict and its implications for American politics. The podcast delves into allegations of a covert influence campaign by Israel on U.S. lawmakers and scrutinizes the role of AIPAC in shaping policies. It also addresses the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the hypocrisy surrounding foreign electoral influences. Al-Mariati emphasizes the need for accountability and transparency in the face of these pressing issues.
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Israeli Influence Operation
- The New York Times confirmed an Israeli influence operation targeting US lawmakers.
- This covert campaign involved fake news websites and social media accounts promoting pro-Israel messaging.
Double Standard on Influence Ops
- The Israeli influence operation spent more money than Russia's alleged 2016 election interference.
- The State Department's response to the Israeli operation contrasts sharply with its reaction to Russian interference.
Hypocrisy and Importance of US Lawmakers
- The State Department's evasiveness on Israeli actions reveals hypocrisy in their rhetoric about other countries.
- Israel's influence operation demonstrates how much they value US lawmakers' positions.