"...Tell me. In what sense is the USA still an independent country?"

"... What the hell is "promising" about this offer that we have made to the Israelis?
1-  We will give the Israelis a flock of F-35s when the things are available.  Give is the right word here.  They never pay for anything they get from us unless it is with money we give them.  The Saudis by contrast buy everything with hard currency.
2- We commit to voting as they direct in the Security Council for two years.  This includes vetoing any attempt by the PA to declare Palestinian independence.
3- They may (perhaps) promise to suspend settlement construction in the West Bank for 90 days, but not in Jerusalem.  No.  No.  Not in Jerusalem.
Tell me.  In what sense is the USA still an independent country?  pl ..."