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Re: Iron Dome Is USA Technology, Isreal Shouldn’t Take Credit For It — Donald Trump by seunmsg(m): 8:49am On Jan 22
saintbillion:
Any body who is against bad government and tinubu dictatorial ship is an Obedient. Na only Obi be opposition?
You can’t be against bad governance and be supporting Peter Obi for president. Na na.
Re: Iron Dome Is USA Technology, Isreal Shouldn’t Take Credit For It — Donald Trump by seunmsg(m): 8:51am On Jan 22
opeldavid:
Is Peter Obi your problem?
Btw, do you have light in your house?
AEDC is actually not doing badly in my area. The few times we experience outages, alternatives are available.
Re: Iron Dome Is USA Technology, Isreal Shouldn’t Take Credit For It — Donald Trump by mikeapollo: 8:57am On Jan 22
Idaytesj29:
Israel builds nothing. It's all American inventions
Who says?
Israel and US do a lot of joint research and development of military defense equipment and machinery but the finance and funding for large production comes mainly from US. That is the pure truth.
Why is it that European countries are signing contracts with Israel to buy air defence systems like Arrow3 and David Sling?

https://www.euronews.com/2025/12/03/germany-activates-first-elements-of-arrow-3-missile-defence-system-bought-from-israel
https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-delivers-arrow-3-to-germany-in-largest-defense-export-deal-ever/
https://www.jns.org/many-european-countries-increasing-arms-purchases-from-israel/
https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/why-europe-buying-arrow-3-missile-defense-systems-israel-bw-010325
https://www.trtworld.com/article/963fb2592c7a
Re: Iron Dome Is USA Technology, Isreal Shouldn’t Take Credit For It — Donald Trump by mikeapollo: 9:07am On Jan 22
GreenCovering:
Thank you Trump for enlightening deluded nairalanders and putting them in their place for letting them know that the entire so called Israel is just an American extension of military base into the middle east in order to be the deciding factor about happenings over there. There is nothing biblical or jesus like about the whole entire setup. It is capitalism and money worshipping in practical demonstration

When I pointed out to one of them that the iron dome is America's technology a few days back, he said I was clueless. Now you have heard the answer directly from the horse's mouth. Though Trump is saying this in his usual cry baby manner because he can't allow you take out of his cake even if he can't finish eating it alone.
Israel and US do a lot of joint research and development on miliary defense systems and equipment but the funding for large scale production comes from the US. That is the ruth.
What about Arrow 3 and David Sling and Iron Beam?
Why would Germany and other European countries sign contracts to buy air defense equipment from Israel if it is the US that own them?

https://www.jns.org/many-european-countries-increasing-arms-purchases-from-israel/
https://www.dw.com/en/germany-steps-up-missile-defense-with-help-from-israel/a-75067175
Re: Iron Dome Is USA Technology, Isreal Shouldn’t Take Credit For It — Donald Trump by Idaytesj29(m): 9:41am On Jan 22
These are all American war machines given Israeli labels.

mikeapollo:
Who says?
Israel and US do a lot of joint research and development of military defense equipment and machinery but the finance and funding for large production comes mainly from US. That is the pure truth.
Why is it that European countries are signing contracts with Israel to buy air defence systems like Arrow3 and David Sling?

https://www.euronews.com/2025/12/03/germany-activates-first-elements-of-arrow-3-missile-defence-system-bought-from-israel
https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-delivers-arrow-3-to-germany-in-largest-defense-export-deal-ever/
https://www.jns.org/many-european-countries-increasing-arms-purchases-from-israel/
https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/why-europe-buying-arrow-3-missile-defense-systems-israel-bw-010325
https://www.trtworld.com/article/963fb2592c7a
Re: Iron Dome Is USA Technology, Isreal Shouldn’t Take Credit For It — Donald Trump by Idaytesj29(m): 9:44am On Jan 22
Hismajesty44:
Pls say what you know. Israel & America are like oxygen and hydrogen that are inseparable in water. I love Trump.
America makes weapons, Israel demands for them and gets them quickly through their power AIPAC and other strong Israeli lobby.

Every power that Israel displays and bask in is American. I am saying what I know for a fact. If US stops being an ally of Israel, she will smell herself like a burnt he goat.
Re: Iron Dome Is USA Technology, Isreal Shouldn’t Take Credit For It — Donald Trump by mikeapollo: 9:50am On Jan 22
Idaytesj29:
These are all American war machines given Israeli labels.
So big countries like Germany and India do not know what you typed? And Germany and India would sign contracts with Israel to buy these equipment directly from Israel?
Please, let us give credit where it is due.
It is true that US gives weapons and aid to Israel. But Israel's experience with endless rocket attacks from its surrounding enemies (Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, etc) has made it to struggle and work very hard to invent some of the best air defense systems in the world:

Iron Dome
Iron Beam
Arrow 3
David's Sling.

Even if the US claims to own the Iron Dome, what about the other three systems?

https://breakingdefense.com/2025/11/india-israel-sign-new-mou-on-defense-tech/
Re: Iron Dome Is USA Technology, Isreal Shouldn’t Take Credit For It — Donald Trump by Idaytesj29(m): 10:14am On Jan 22
mikeapollo:
So big countries like Germany and India do not know what you typed? And Germany and India would sign contracts with Israel to buy these equipment directly from Israel?
Please, let us give credit where it is due.
It is true that US gives weapons and aid to Israel. But Israel's experience with endless rocket attacks from its surrounding enemies (Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, etc) has made it to struggle and work very hard to invent some of the best air defense systems in the world:

Iron Dome
Iron Beam
Arrow 3
David's Sling.

Even if the US claims to own the Iron Dome, what about the other three systems?

https://breakingdefense.com/2025/11/india-israel-sign-new-mou-on-defense-tech/
Israel herself is an American invention.

The U.S. provides significant annual military aid to Israel, formalized by a 10-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for $3.8 billion per year through 2028, including $500 million for missile defense, supporting advanced weapons and systems like Iron Dome. In addition to this baseline, Congress has authorized substantial supplemental funding, especially after the October 7, 2023 attacks, totaling billions more for immediate military needs and replenishing stocks, reinforcing Israel's Qualitative Military Edge (QME). This funding is channeled primarily through Foreign Military Financing (FMF) and supports joint innovation, ensuring Israel's defense capabilities against regional threats.
Key Aspects of U.S. Funding
MOU Commitment: The 2016 MOU (effective 2019-2028) commits $3.8 billion annually ($3.3 billion FMF, $500M missile defense).
Supplemental Aid: Post-October 7, 2023, Congress passed over $16 billion in supplemental aid, much for missile defense.
Foreign Military Financing (FMF): Most funds are FMF grants, allowing Israel to purchase U.S. defense articles and services, including advanced systems like F-35s.
Missile Defense: A key component, with funding for Iron Dome and other systems, supported by dedicated annual funds and supplemental allocations.
Qualitative Military Edge (QME): U.S. policy ensures Israel maintains superior military capabilities, a principle Congress works to uphold.
Funding Mechanism
Congressional Approval: Even with MOUs, Congress must pass annual appropriations bills to release the funds.
Appropriations Process: Recent bills have included specific earmarks for Israel, sometimes with conditions for Palestinian aid.
Overall Impact
Israel remains the largest cumulative recipient of U.S. foreign military aid.
This aid strengthens the strategic alliance and supports Israel's defense against various threats, including Hamas and other regional actors.

Council on Foreign Relations
https://www.cfr.org
U.S. Aid to Israel in Four Charts

Re: Iron Dome Is USA Technology, Isreal Shouldn’t Take Credit For It — Donald Trump by mikeapollo: 10:15am On Jan 22
mankan2k7:
Even Israel collect from Trump hand.
Trump na sko sko person! grin
Re: Iron Dome Is USA Technology, Isreal Shouldn’t Take Credit For It — Donald Trump by mikeapollo: 10:18am On Jan 22
Idaytesj29:
Israel herself is an American invention.

The U.S. provides significant annual military aid to Israel, formalized by a 10-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for $3.8 billion per year through 2028, including $500 million for missile defense, supporting advanced weapons and systems like Iron Dome. In addition to this baseline, Congress has authorized substantial supplemental funding, especially after the October 7, 2023 attacks, totaling billions more for immediate military needs and replenishing stocks, reinforcing Israel's Qualitative Military Edge (QME). This funding is channeled primarily through Foreign Military Financing (FMF) and supports joint innovation, ensuring Israel's defense capabilities against regional threats.
Key Aspects of U.S. Funding
MOU Commitment: The 2016 MOU (effective 2019-2028) commits $3.8 billion annually ($3.3 billion FMF, $500M missile defense).
Supplemental Aid: Post-October 7, 2023, Congress passed over $16 billion in supplemental aid, much for missile defense.
Foreign Military Financing (FMF): Most funds are FMF grants, allowing Israel to purchase U.S. defense articles and services, including advanced systems like F-35s.
Missile Defense: A key component, with funding for Iron Dome and other systems, supported by dedicated annual funds and supplemental allocations.
Qualitative Military Edge (QME): U.S. policy ensures Israel maintains superior military capabilities, a principle Congress works to uphold.
Funding Mechanism
Congressional Approval: Even with MOUs, Congress must pass annual appropriations bills to release the funds.
Appropriations Process: Recent bills have included specific earmarks for Israel, sometimes with conditions for Palestinian aid.
Overall Impact
Israel remains the largest cumulative recipient of U.S. foreign military aid.
This aid strengthens the strategic alliance and supports Israel's defense against various threats, including Hamas and other regional actors.

Council on Foreign Relations
https://www.cfr.org
U.S. Aid to Israel in Four Charts
Your post just confirms what I said. Israel does a lot of reaserch with US, but the big funding comes from US. The US itself is full of Jewish people who control the economy, politics, science and innovations of the US
Re: Iron Dome Is USA Technology, Isreal Shouldn’t Take Credit For It — Donald Trump by mikeapollo: 10:24am On Jan 22
Idaytesj29:
America makes weapons, Israel demands for them and gets them quickly through their power AIPAC and other strong Israeli lobby.

Every power that Israel displays and bask in is American. I am saying what I know for a fact. If US stops being an ally of Israel, she will smell herself like a burnt he goat.
Stop picking on Israel alone. The US also gives billions in aid and equipment to Egypt, S. Arabia, UAE, etc.
All other countries in the middle east also buy weapons from Russia, China, N. Korea etc.
But Israel also develops advanced weapons and sells to countries in Europe, Asia and beyond. How many of the middle east countries have been able to achieve that?
Re: Iron Dome Is USA Technology, Isreal Shouldn’t Take Credit For It — Donald Trump by Idaytesj29(m): 10:55am On Jan 22
mikeapollo:
Stop picking on Israel alone. The US also gives billions in aid and equipment to Egypt, S. Arabia, UAE, etc.
All other countries in the middle east also buy weapons from Russia, China, N. Korea etc.
But Israel also develops advanced weapons and sells to countries in Europe, Asia and beyond. How many of the middle east countries have been able to achieve that?
Yes, but Not Military 🪖🎖️ Aid. There are different kinds of Aid. And they oil treaty and deals that benefits US interests. Nothing goes for free. Only Israel gets it for free.
Re: Iron Dome Is USA Technology, Isreal Shouldn’t Take Credit For It — Donald Trump by mikeapollo: 11:19am On Jan 22
Idaytesj29:
Yes, but Not Military 🪖🎖️ Aid. There are different kinds of Aid. And they oil treaty and deals that benefits US interests. Nothing goes for free. Only Israel gets it for free.
Not really.
Israel gives a lot of intelligence to US too, which is very important to US.
US gives a lot financial and military aid to Israel, but Israel also gives to US what no other nation gives to US
Re: Iron Dome Is USA Technology, Isreal Shouldn’t Take Credit For It — Donald Trump by Idaytesj29(m): 11:31am On Jan 22
mikeapollo:
Not really.
Israel gives a lot of intelligence to US too, which is very important to US.
US gives a lot financial and military aid to Israel, but Israel also gives to US what no other nation gives to US
Intelligence about what?
Re: Iron Dome Is USA Technology, Isreal Shouldn’t Take Credit For It — Donald Trump by mikeapollo: 11:50am On Jan 22
Idaytesj29:
Intelligence about what?
Security intelligence.
Re: Iron Dome Is USA Technology, Isreal Shouldn’t Take Credit For It — Donald Trump by Idaytesj29(m): 12:03pm On Jan 22
mikeapollo:
Security intelligence.
Israel giving US intelligence about America's security? What's the job of CIA, FBI, her aid organisations and Embassies scattered all over the world including hundreds of military bases and Aircraft carriers located in virtually all important corners of world not to mention her submarines submerged in all the seas across the world gathering datas and information for US intelligence, security and defence purposes?

Israel is benefiting from Us than Us benefits from Israel. Don't over estimate Isreal, it's not a super power. She is only enjoying a symbiotic relationship with USA, where US provides the back, funds, machineries and protection for her to do her thing basking with arrogance in the American power cover.
Re: Iron Dome Is USA Technology, Isreal Shouldn’t Take Credit For It — Donald Trump by mikeapollo:
Idaytesj29:
Israel giving US intelligence about America's security? What's the job of CIA, FBI, her aid organisations and Embassies scattered all over the world including hundreds of military bases and Aircraft carriers located in virtually all important corners of world not to mention her submarines submerged in all the seas across the world gathering datas and information for US intelligence, security and defence purposes?

Israel is benefiting from Us than Us benefits from Israel. Don't over estimate Isreal, it's not a super power. She is only enjoying a symbiotic relationship with USA, where US provides the back, funds, machineries and protection for her to do her thing basking with arrogance in the American power cover.
Please google General George Keegan, former Chief of US Airforce Intelligence and his remark that US benefits from Israeli intelligence in a capacity equivalent to five (5) CIA operations combined;

Also, google US Senator Daniel Inouye's statement that Israel 's intelligence to US surpasses all of other NATO members combined.
Re: Iron Dome Is USA Technology, Isreal Shouldn’t Take Credit For It — Donald Trump by Idaytesj29(m): 1:09pm On Jan 22
That's AIPAC million dollars inducement influence. Before the enforcement of Israel on the world in 1948, was America lacking intelligence? Did US rely on Israel that does not exist for her intelligence in WW1 and WW2?
Israeli intelligence to US is for the protection of Israel in the middle East not to the benefit of US. US had no enemies in the Middle East before the creation of Israel in 1948. So, how can US rely on Israel for intelligence? Isreal rely on US not the other way round. Infact, US bankrolls Isreal.

mikeapollo:
Please google General George Keegan, former Chief of US Airforce Intelligence and his remark that US benefits from Israeli intelligence in a capacity equivalent to five (5) CIA operations combined;

Also, google US Senator Daniel Inouye's statement that Israel 's intelligence to US surpasses all of other NATO members combined.
Re: Iron Dome Is USA Technology, Isreal Shouldn’t Take Credit For It — Donald Trump by mikeapollo: 1:24pm On Jan 22
Idaytesj29:
That's AIPAC million dollars inducement influence. Before the enforcement of Israel on the world in 1948, was America lacking intelligence? Did US rely on Israel that does not exist for her intelligence in WW1 and WW2?
Israeli intelligence to US is for the protection of Israel in the middle East not to the benefit of US. US had no enemies in the Middle East before the creation of Israel in 1948. So, how can US rely on Israel for intelligence? Isreal rely on US not the other way round. Infact, US bankrolls Isreal.
Your analogy is so warped, full of bias and hate against a land and its people that existed long before UN or American came into existence.

It is like saying that America should not be recognized or acknowledged for what they are doing now, just because before they became superpowers, there were other superpowers in the world.
America did not lack intelligence. They only became better with allies like Israel and Europe
The Chief of US Airforce Intelligence made an official statement to US authorities and you are here talking inducement.
.There is no inducement from anywhere. A corrupt man perceives every other person to be corrupt.

You can decide to tell the full history of the world and middle east beginning from 1948 because that is what suits your hatred for a land and its people.
The land and people of Israel is mentioned more than 40 times in the Quran, apart from the Bible. Ask yourself if that too was in 1948!
Re: Iron Dome Is USA Technology, Isreal Shouldn’t Take Credit For It — Donald Trump by Alikoooooooooo: 2:09pm On Jan 22
CodeTemplarr:
Civilization itself is an Israeli thing. Without Jews we all still be rubbing stones together.
Brain washing is a Terrible thing. Read about Egyptian civilization, Greek Empire, Roman Empire and you will see that civilization had nothing to do with religious identify. who went to a school ?
Re: Iron Dome Is USA Technology, Isreal Shouldn’t Take Credit For It — Donald Trump by TheGreat99(m): 2:42pm On Jan 22
This man talks too much
Re: Iron Dome Is USA Technology, Isreal Shouldn’t Take Credit For It — Donald Trump by shepherd316: 3:16pm On Jan 22
America invested money in the project while Israel invested brain, the project is a joint venture thing between both nation. Israel has been in possession of hypersonic missiles for decades(arrow 1,2,3 & 4) while America is just perfecting their hypersonic missile technology. US should not think about war with China or Russia for now - Holywood stunts don't win movies
Re: Iron Dome Is USA Technology, Isreal Shouldn’t Take Credit For It — Donald Trump by saintbillion(m): 4:03pm On Jan 22
seunmsg:
You can’t be against bad governance and be supporting Peter Obi for president. Na na.
Show us where the person who commented supported Peter obi?
Re: Iron Dome Is USA Technology, Isreal Shouldn’t Take Credit For It — Donald Trump by APOSTLECHUMA: 4:11pm On Jan 22
IN THE BIBLE IT IS NOT WRITTEN, I WILL BLESS THEM THAT BLESS AMERICA AND CURSE THEM THAT CURSE AMERICA. NEITHER DID GOD PROMISE THAT IN THEE ( AMERICA)) SHALL ALL THE NATIONS OF THE EARTH BE BLESSED. THESE ARE PROMISES MADE TO ISRAEL AND AMERICA WAS BLESSED FOR IT"S LOVE AND SUPPORT TO ISRAEL. NIGERIA BECAME A CURSED COUNTRY FOR ITS INITIAL HATRED TOWARDS ISRAEL AND SINCE THEN THE CURSE HAS NOT BEEN REMOVED, TRUMP KNOWS THAT MAJORITY OF THEIR SCIENTISTS ARE ISRAELIS, AND ITS A BIT THESAME ALL THROUGH THE WESTERN WORLD. HE SHOULD BETTER KEEP QUIET OVER THINGS HE DOESNT KNOW ABOUT ISRAEL BEFORE AMERICA JOINS THE RANK OF CURSED NATIONS LIKE NIGERIA.
Re: Iron Dome Is USA Technology, Isreal Shouldn’t Take Credit For It — Donald Trump by Mistersolar: 4:49pm On Jan 22
sla.ve
CodeTemplarr:
Civilization itself is an Israeli thing. Without Jews we all still be rubbing stones together.
Re: Iron Dome Is USA Technology, Isreal Shouldn’t Take Credit For It — Donald Trump by Idaytesj29(m): 4:50pm On Jan 22
mikeapollo:
Your analogy is so warped, full of bias and hate against a land and its people that existed long before UN or American came into existence.

It is like saying that America should not be recognized or acknowledged for what they are doing now, just because before they became superpowers, there were other superpowers in the world.
America did not lack intelligence. They only became better with allies like Israel and Europe
The Chief of US Airforce Intelligence made an official statement to US authorities and you are here talking inducement.
.There is no inducement from anywhere. A corrupt man perceives every other person to be corrupt.

You can decide to tell the full history of the world and middle east beginning from 1948 because that is what suits your hatred for a land and its people.
The land and people of Israel is mentioned more than 40 times in the Quran, apart from the Bible. Ask yourself if that too was in 1948!
There is inducement, US Congress members admit to it. AIPAC influence in US politics and policy formulation is real and undeniable. America has always been better at everything, they don't need Israeli collaboration to be better. Even if you trace the history of the world beyond 1948, Israel still does not exist as a state. I am point at religious books that does not have verifiable facts but only believes to support claims. So, don't bring Quran here or Bible. Make only verifiable points.
Re: Iron Dome Is USA Technology, Isreal Shouldn’t Take Credit For It — Donald Trump by Mirasteel: 6:50pm On Jan 22
mikeapollo:
So big countries like Germany and India do not know what you typed? And Germany and India would sign contracts with Israel to buy these equipment directly from Israel?
Please, let us give credit where it is due.
It is true that US gives weapons and aid to Israel. But Israel's experience with endless rocket attacks from its surrounding enemies (Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, etc) has made it to struggle and work very hard to invent some of the best air defense systems in the world:

Iron Dome
Iron Beam
Arrow 3
David's Sling.

Even if the US claims to own the Iron Dome, what about the other three systems?

https://breakingdefense.com/2025/11/india-israel-sign-new-mou-on-defense-tech/
This one will be arguing blindly.

I have always said this and I will keep saying it, without America Israel won't exist. America is the reason why Israel is still existing.
Re: Iron Dome Is USA Technology, Isreal Shouldn’t Take Credit For It — Donald Trump by Mirasteel: 6:50pm On Jan 22
Idaytesj29:
There is inducement, US Congress members admit to it. AIPAC influence in US politics and policy formulation is real and undeniable. America has always been better at everything, they don't need Israeli collaboration to be better. Even if you trace the history of the world beyond 1948, Israel still does not exist as a state. I am point at religious books that does not have verifiable facts but only believes to support claims. So, don't bring Quran here or Bible. Make only verifiable points.
💯
Re: Iron Dome Is USA Technology, Isreal Shouldn’t Take Credit For It — Donald Trump by Mirasteel: 7:00pm On Jan 22
APOSTLECHUMA:
IN THE BIBLE IT IS NOT WRITTEN, I WILL BLESS THEM THAT BLESS AMERICA AND CURSE THEM THAT CURSE AMERICA. NEITHER DID GOD PROMISE THAT IN THEE ( AMERICA)) SHALL ALL THE NATIONS OF THE EARTH BE BLESSED. THESE ARE PROMISES MADE TO ISRAEL AND AMERICA WAS BLESSED FOR IT"S LOVE AND SUPPORT TO ISRAEL. NIGERIA BECAME A CURSED COUNTRY FOR ITS INITIAL HATRED TOWARDS ISRAEL AND SINCE THEN THE CURSE HAS NOT BEEN REMOVED, TRUMP KNOWS THAT MAJORITY OF THEIR SCIENTISTS ARE ISRAELIS, AND ITS A BIT THESAME ALL THROUGH THE WESTERN WORLD. HE SHOULD BETTER KEEP QUIET OVER THINGS HE DOESNT KNOW ABOUT ISRAEL BEFORE AMERICA JOINS THE RANK OF CURSED NATIONS LIKE NIGERIA.
Common sense isn't common, brainwashed people.
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