The Hypocrisy of American Foreign Policy.

Israel vs Ukraine

The United States has long justified its unwavering military and diplomatic support for Israel by pointing to the threat posed by Iran — a regime widely viewed as a danger to regional stability and to world peace. Fair enough. Iran’s actions in the Middle East — funding proxy wars, developing missile technology, and supporting terrorism — are legitimate concerns for Israel, the region, and the West.
But here’s the glaring question that no one in Congress, the media, or the political establishment seems willing to answer:
If Iran’s threat to Israel warrants billions in U.S. aid and unconditional military support, why does that same logic not apply — even more forcefully — to Ukraine in the face of Russia’s aggression?
Let’s be honest. Iran is a regional threat. Russia is a global one.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is the most blatant act of territorial aggression in Europe since World War II. Its war has destabilized global energy markets, disrupted food supplies to poor nations, triggered waves of refugees, and emboldened authoritarian regimes everywhere. Add to that its open nuclear threats, cyber warfare against the U.S. and its allies, and the continued murder of civilians in Ukraine.
And yet, while Congress trips over itself to pass military aid packages for Israel — without conditions — the same body endlessly debates, delays, and sometimes outright opposes vital assistance to Ukraine, a sovereign democracy fighting for its very existence.
Why the double standard?
• Politics. Unwavering support for Israel is baked into American political culture, heavily influenced by powerful lobbies, evangelical groups, and decades of strategic alignment.
• Partisan hypocrisy. Many of the same politicians who demand action against Iran are the very ones blocking aid to Ukraine. Suddenly, “America First” becomes the excuse for abandoning Ukraine, but never for reconsidering our commitments elsewhere.
• Selective morality. Defending democracy apparently applies only when it aligns with domestic political interests.
The reality is simple:
If defending Israel from Iran is justified on the grounds of global security, stability, and democracy — then defending Ukraine from Russia is not only justified — it is morally and strategically mandatory.