American planes of American design, flying American weapons, supported by American navigation and guidance systems, refueled by American airtankers, defended by American air defense systems deployed all over the middle east, protected by Americans, everything paid for by American taxpayers. And the news headlines read, "Israeli bombers take out such and such a target". America is acting like the field servants who injure the boar before the hunt so the king can make the killing blow. "Excellent shot mi'lord."