The U.S. political system and major media institutions have become increasingly subservient to Israeli interests-often at the expense of democracy, truth, and moral accountability-with this influence spanning both Democrats and Republicans, corporate news outlets, and media platforms owned by pro-Israel billionaires. This perspective is presented by journalist Aaron Maté.

Kamala Harris, Biden, and Political Submission to Israel

Harris publicly claimed she and Biden “brought peace to Gaza,” despite ongoing genocide.

Maté argues Harris refused to distance herself from Biden’s Israel policy-even though polls show her election chances would increase if she did.

This demonstrates that for U.S. politicians, support for Israel outweighs electoral strategy, morality, or public opinion.

Politicians fear losing future book deals, speaking engagements, or elite acceptance if they criticize Israel.

Democrats vs. Republicans: Both Serve Israel First

Both parties prioritize Israeli interests over U.S. democracy.

Even when electoral loss is likely, politicians maintain unwavering support for Israel.

Figures like AOC falsely claimed Harris was “working tirelessly for a ceasefire,” despite no evidence.

This reveals what Maté calls “anti-Palestinian fanaticism embedded in U.S. political culture.”

The Abraham Accords and Regional Complicity

U.S., Israel, Gulf states, and Egypt are pushing forward “peace deals” without Palestinian consent.

These deals normalize relations with Israel while offering Palestinians nothing-just vague promises of a ‘pathway’ to a state.

Arab regimes view Palestinians as a geopolitical burden rather than a cause.

Marwan Barghouti and Why Israel Won’t Allow Palestinian Unity

Marwan Barghouti, the most popular Palestinian political figure, remains in Israeli prison.

Israel refuses to release him despite his non-Hamas affiliation and popularity.

Maté argues Hamas’ motivation on October 7 was not mass killing but gaining leverage to free leaders like Barghouti.

Barghouti symbolizes Palestinian unity and legitimacy, which both Israel and the Palestinian Authority fear.

Media Takeover: Billionaires, Propaganda, and Censorship Zionist Influence Over Corporate Media Barry Weiss: Symbol of Media Capture

Barry Weiss, a vocal pro-Israel activist with no newsroom experience, was appointed head of CBS News.

Her appointment exposes corporate media as ideological propaganda machines, not journalistic institutions.

TikTok & Gaza Footage

U.S. politicians admitted TikTok is being targeted because young Americans saw raw footage of Israeli war crimes.

Result: Efforts to ban or control TikTok to stop pro-Palestinian narratives.

Collapse of Trust in U.S. Media

Only 25% of Americans trust mainstream media, the lowest in modern history.

Decline is due to:

Corporate lies (e.g., Russiagate, war propaganda)

Open bias for Israel

Censorship of Palestinian voices

Maté warns: mistrust is good when based on truth-but dangerous when exploited by cult-like movements such as MAGA.

Russiagate vs. Real Foreign Influence

Maté calls Russiagate one of the “dumbest conspiracy theories” promoted by media.

Meanwhile, Trump openly admitted serving the interests of Israeli billionaires like Sheldon Adelson.

Yet media ignored this real foreign influence.

Is There Hope for Truth and Journalism?

Maté says: Yes-but only through independent media.

Outlets like MintPress News, The Grayzone, Substack, Democracy Now (with limits) still challenge empire narratives.

However, independent media is fragmented, underfunded, and often censored.

Conclusion: Truth as Resistance

Israel’s influence over U.S. politics and media is not a “conspiracy”-it is publicly documented.

The Gaza genocide has lifted the mask, exposing how deeply empire and media are intertwined.

Maté urges people to support independent journalism as a moral responsibility in times of censorship and war.