How to Sustain the US-Israel Security Relationship at a Moment of Strain |
I have dedicated my professional life to strengthening the US-Israel relationship and am very aware of how critical it is to the national security of my country. For decades, this relationship has been a cornerstone of American policy in the Middle East. Shared strategic interests and a deep sense of partnership rooted in common values have built this relationship. At its best, this alliance has delivered extraordinary benefits: intelligence sharing that has saved lives, joint military operations that strengthened regional deterrence, and technological collaboration that has enhanced both countries’ security.
For those who care deeply about Israel’s future and the strength of its relationship with the US, the history of fruitful cooperation between the two countries is a source of pride. But it is precisely because the alliance is vital that this moment demands honesty and reassessment.
The question today is not whether the United States should support Israel. It must and it should. Israel faces real and persistent threats from state actors and terrorist groups across the region, and American support remains vital to its security. The question is how to provide that support in a way that is durable, values-aligned, and politically sustainable in the United States over the long term.
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