Section 224
Coverage of Section 224 in the Nexus archive.
- The Performative Ceasefire in Gaza
The article discusses Israel's ongoing military attacks on Gaza despite a 2025 U.S.-brokered ceasefire, which failed to halt violence that killed over 1,000 Palestinians. Tariq Kenney-Shawa from Al-Shabaka critiques the 'ceasefire now' movement for enabling empty agreements and highlights Israel's continued genocidal assault. The piece also examines efforts to deepen U.S.-Israel military integration through initiatives like Section 224.
- Congress Is Trying to Permanently Integrate U.S. and Israeli Defense Tech
A provision in the National Defense Authorization Act (Section 224) seeks to permanently integrate U.S. and Israeli defense technologies, including artificial intelligence and autonomous systems. Lawmakers and experts warn this could be complex to reverse and may involve technologies used by Israel in conflict zones. The section faces opposition from some legislators, including Rep. Thomas Massie and Rep. Ro Khanna.