Israel is the only democracy in the Middle East. Israel is an open, progressive, multicultural society which does not through governmental policies oppress women, gays or religious minorities. Israel has many Arab citizens who vote, are represented in Parliament (Knesset) and are business owners or otherwise productive members of the socioeconomic fabric of the country. It is also a society which has been in the forefront of technological advancement, medical breakthroughs and humanitarian efforts including refugee absorption and the provision of medical/surgical care not only to indigeneous Bedouin populations but also globally in places like Haiti. Israel has been a partner with the US in protecting American lives through the sharing of intelligence.
Most of the United States is north of Israel, but Florida, several other southern states, and Hawaii are south of Israel. However, the United States and Israel are on different continents.
The significance of Israel to the US is that they protect US interests in the middle east. They also share and sell the United States advanced weapon systems that are made in Israel. Israel is also a super power and regional power and nuclear power in the middle east so being a ally to a strong country like Israel is important for the United States because they can help defend the United States like they are currently aiding them in their fight against terrorism.
The United States and Israel have very good relations. Israel is among the strongest ally that the United States has in the Middle East.
The two countries with the highest population of Jews are Israel and the United States. Israel has 6,180,300 Jews, while the United States has 5,425,000 Jews.
To pressure the United States not to support Israel
A regular letter from Israel to the United States is 5.60 shekels (about $1.5).
The United States and Israel have good relations. They are not enemies.
Israel and the United States started on friendly terms with the United States approving the 1947 Partition Plan. However, until the Six-Day War of 1967, the United States did not see Israel as a country that would exist in the long-term because of Arab belligerence against the State. After Israel's stunning victory in that war, the United States became Israel's primary Western Ally and began to trade technologies, both civilian and military, with Israel. The United States government, therefore takes a pro-Israel stance in international politics and is often seen as Israel's backer. As a result, the United States opinion on the conflict is often harsher on Palestinian Terrorism than the Israeli Occupation.
They have been helping Israel both with military and economic aid. The answer is more nuanced. While the United States is Israel's primary foreign backer, the United States also gives generously to Palestinian Aid Organizations and believes in a Two-State Solution. Government: Israel and the United States started on friendly terms with the United States approving the 1947 Partition Plan. However, until the Six-Day War of 1967, the United States did not see Israel as a country that would exist in the long-term because of Arab belligerence against the State. After Israel's stunning victory in that war, the United States became Israel's primary Western Ally and began to trade technologies, both civilian and military, with Israel. The United States government, therefore takes a pro-Israel stance in international politics and is often seen as Israel's backer. As a result, the United States opinion on the conflict is often harsher on Palestinian Terrorism than the Israeli Occupation.
Israel is the only true ally of the united States that is able to defend itself, has a western styled golvernment and has the freedoms the western world is accustomed to.
The desire to protect the interests of the United States in Asia
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