
THE GREAT ONE: Mark Levin: Iran Deal Funds Tehran More in a Year Than Israel in a Decade
Conservative commentator Mark Levin, known as “The Great One,” launched a fierce attack Tuesday against the new U.S.-Iran agreement, arguing that the deal would funnel enormous sums of money to Tehran while weakening Israel’s position and security.
In a social media post, Levin contended that the financial benefits Iran stands to receive under the agreement far exceed the aid Israel receives from the United States over an extended period.
“The Iranian regime will now receive more money from this deal in a single year than Israel receives in 10 years (nearly all of which buys military equipment from American companies),” Levin wrote in a post on social media.
Levin went on to praise Israel’s efforts to reduce its dependence on foreign support, while expressing frustration with what he views as the country’s treatment by allies and critics alike.
“Israel is actively and aggressively focused on complete economic and military independence. It does not want to be treated as a sterling partner in war but a belittled punching bag the rest of the time.”
He also voiced concern over what he described as growing hostility toward Israel from various political and media figures, while warning about closer ties with several Middle Eastern countries involved in regional diplomacy.
“Just listen to what’s said about Israel by Democrats, Woke Reich podcasters, TV hosts, and even some of our friends. I fear we will regret this as we grow closer to countries like Qatar, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan and go down a narrow and dark path,” concluded Levin.
Earlier in the day, Levin directed his criticism at diplomatic discussions involving Hezbollah, questioning why Israel and Lebanon were reportedly not participating directly in talks that could significantly affect their future.
“Has anybody ever heard of a negotiation where the two countries directly affected, Israel and Lebanon, are left out of the negotiation?” Levin wrote, referring to what he described as a Hezbollah renewal negotiation involving Qatar, Pakistan, and the United States.
According to Levin, any agreement reached through such negotiations would effectively be imposed on Israel and Lebanon without their direct involvement. He also questioned the wisdom of pressuring a democratic ally to accept outcomes that could threaten its citizens.
“Have we ever forced a democratic ally to endanger its own citizens by supporting a terrorist organization that has murdered Americans?”
Levin did not hide his outrage over the reported diplomatic efforts.
“Honestly, this is an abomination. What kind of [rubbish] is this,” he continued.
The longtime broadcaster further accused negotiators of disregarding Israel’s security concerns while allowing Iran to maintain and expand its influence in Lebanon through Hezbollah.
“Even worse, we are smearing Israel for refusing to abandon its security, we ensure Iran’s control over Lebanon via Hezbollah, and we have done absolutely nothing over the 45 year period Hezbollah has slaughtered Americans,” he wrote. “Only Israel has. Why are we helping Hezbollah? Pure appeasement to Iran.”
Levin also suggested that lawmakers in Washington should closely examine the negotiations and their implications, expressing skepticism that the matter would avoid congressional scrutiny.
“I wonder how many congressional Republicans support this? No way this escapes scrutiny. Something is going on here that stinks to high heaven,” he wrote.
{Matzav.com}