Allegations of Israeli Espionage within the U.S. State Department
The Young TurksDecember 27, 202519 min284,711 views
42 connections·40 entities in this video→David Milstein's Influence at the State Department
- 💡 David Milstein, a senior adviser to U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, is accused of having outsized control over U.S. foreign policy, seemingly on behalf of Israel.
- 🎯 Milstein previously worked for Republicans, including Senator Ted Cruz and Governor Ron DeSantis.
- 📌 Milstein's influence is highlighted by his alleged role in the firing of Shahed Ghoreishi from the State Department for not adhering to "Israel first policies."
Actions Undermining U.S. Policy
- 🚀 Milstein has reportedly confronted colleagues critical of Israel, removed content critical of Israel from press statements and human rights reports.
- 🗺️ He allegedly attempted to have the U.S. government refer to the West Bank as "Judea and Samaria," a term used by supporters of Israeli annexation, contradicting official U.S. policy favoring a two-state solution.
- ✍️ Milstein has been accused of drafting statements in the voice of Secretary Rubio and pushing them through, often overwhelming the normal clearance process.
Impact on State Department Operations
- ⚠️ Shahed Ghoreishi, who pushed back against the use of "Judea and Samaria," faced serious consequences and was eventually fired.
- 🗣️ Milstein's actions have created a chilling effect within the State Department, where officials may fear being fired if they do not represent Israeli interests over American ones.
- 🚫 Reports suggest that Milstein reviewed and significantly edited the State Department's human rights report on Israel and Palestinian territories, reducing a 100-page critical document to nine pages focused mainly on criticizing Palestinian groups.
Broader Implications and Allegations
- 🇺🇸 The discussion posits that individuals within the U.S. government appear to be working for Israel rather than America, which could constitute a serious crime.
- 🔍 Comparisons are drawn to Jonathan Pollard, a convicted spy for Israel, and Robert Maxwell, who allegedly stole U.S. nuclear secrets.
- 🌐 The narrative suggests that Israel controls the U.S. government through agents, assets, and individuals with "Israel first" loyalties, and that mainstream media is covering up these issues.
- ⚖️ The speakers call for investigations into these individuals, suggesting severe legal and criminal consequences if they are found to have worked for Israel against U.S. interests.
- 🗣️ The video criticizes the alliance with Israel, stating it has been to the detriment of the American people, their freedom, and sovereignty.
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Israeli EspionageState DepartmentDavid MilsteinMike HuckabeeU.S. Foreign PolicyIsrael-Palestine ConflictJudea and SamariaTwo-State SolutionHuman Rights ReportJonathan PollardShahed GhoreishiMark LevinTed CruzRon DeSantisUS Government Control
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