Barely Reported: The U.S.–Israel Military Merger

Former U.S. presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich speaks with award-winning journalist Max Blumenthal of The Grayzone about Section 219 of the U.S. defense bill—a little-noticed provision that, in Kucinich’s assessment, could pave the way for a far-reaching merger of the U.S. and Israeli militaries.

Kucinich describes the initiative as a “strategic trap” and warns of consequences extending far beyond ordinary military cooperation. At stake, he argues, are American sovereignty, congressional control over war and peace, and the integration of sensitive fields including artificial intelligence, cybertechnology, intelligence and weapons development. Why was an initiative of such magnitude advanced without a dedicated public debate?

This video was produced by The Grayzone and published on their YouTube channel on the 16th of July,  2026. We have translated it into German and are republishing it today to help build opinion on this issue in Germany and beyond.

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ABOUT DENNIS KUCINICH

Dennis Kucinich is a former U.S. presidential candidate, congressman, and mayor of Cleveland. From 1997 to 2013, he represented Ohio in the U.S. House of Representatives for eight consecutive terms. He previously served in the Ohio Senate and as mayor of Cleveland from 1977 to 1979.

Kucinich sought the Democratic presidential nomination in 2004 and 2008. Throughout his political career, he became particularly known for his opposition to the Iraq War and his criticism of a U.S. foreign policy based on military intervention and perpetual warfare.

ABOUT MAX BLUMENTHAL

Max Blumenthal is an award-winning journalist, author, and editor-in-chief of The Grayzone, an independent news outlet producing investigative journalism, analysis, and reporting on international politics and war. He founded The Grayzone in 2015.

Blumenthal is the author of several books, including the bestsellers Republican Gomorrah, Goliath, The Fifty One Day War, and The Management of Savagery. He has also produced numerous articles, video reports, and documentaries, including Killing Gaza.