Ex-US Official Blames Israel for Regional Instability

Colonel Douglas Macgregor, a former senior US official and current military commentator known for his anti-Israel views, has accused Israel of fostering regional animosity and failing in its security strategy. Macgregor criticized Israel's approach, stating, "You can't tell everyone surrounding you in the region that they are subhuman, and that the most important thing they can do for you is to die." He characterized this as "Jewish supremacy in the worst sense of the word," arguing it hinders the development of new alliances. He also claimed that Arab, Turkish, and Iranian populations perceive Israel as betraying Islamic interests.

Macgregor asserted that Israel's strategy of creating a "huge security zone at the expense of other people's countries" has failed, as territorial conquest has not led to greater security. He expressed pessimism about Israel's future, particularly if the US withdraws from the Middle East, warning that Israel might not last long afterward. He pointed to a trend of wealthy Israelis reportedly purchasing significant real estate in Cyprus and Athens, causing local dissatisfaction, and also moving to Belgrade, which he suggested does not bolster Israel's security.

Regarding tensions with Iran, Macgregor described a massive US military buildup, including the shipment of approximately 40,000 bombs weighing about 907 kg to Israel. He speculated that many of these bombs are intended for US use, with Israel serving as a launchpad for future attacks. However, he doubted the US's ability to decisively defeat Iran, stating the US military, acting as an Israeli proxy, appears to have lost the struggle for control of the Persian Gulf. Macgregor raised concerns about the potential for nuclear escalation if Iran does not surrender, warning that such a move would open "Pandora's box" and could involve Russia and China.

He attributed broader US foreign policy failures since 1991 to a misguided effort to spread democracy at gunpoint, which he believes has evolved into a regional crusade to make the Middle East safe for Israel. Macgregor also projected an imminent US economic collapse, far exceeding the crises of 2008 and the Great Depression, due to massive national debt accumulation and the end of the petrodollar era. He criticized European elites as disconnected and suggested that only citizen uprisings can liberate the continent. Macgregor concluded that the era of unchallenged US global dominance is over, but American leadership refuses to accept this, leading to disaster.