politics
February 19, 2026
Israel 'dictating terms' to US
Israel is “almost occupying” US Middle East policymaking and dictating Washington’s stance on Iran, Turkish academic Hasan Unal has told RT
TL;DR
- Israel is dictating US foreign policy, especially on the Middle East and Iran, in an unprecedented power imbalance.
- A Turkish professor describes the situation as an "occupation" of US policymaking by Israel.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's direct engagement with US officials and lobby influence are shaping American positions.
- This pattern of Washington following Israeli demands risks further destabilizing the Middle East.
- The professor suggests a gradual collapse of the Western-led order and the emergence of a multipolar system.