The deep friendship between America and Israel has saved, and continues to save, American lives. Israel is a friend and an ally in the deepest sense of the word. The current conflict with Iran illustrates this unique relationship, with Israel serving as a beacon of Western values in a dark region.
A Covenant, Not a Contract
The U.S. House of Representatives is about to vote on security assistance to Israel, including an amendment from outgoing Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., to strip that assistance altogether. However, this alliance is not a one-way handout, but a reciprocal strategic security and technology partnership, built on shared values, that has paid the United States back many times over.
For example, in 2011, the ‘Emergency Bandage,’ a pressure dressing developed by Israel, was used to save the life of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords after she was shot in the head in Tucson, Arizona. Additionally, Israel’s cyber technology is widely adopted by the U.S. and NATO, and the Iron Dome, a joint U.S.-Israeli venture, is one of the most successful missile-defense systems in operational history.
A Partnership That Saves Lives
Nearly every dollar Israel receives is spent on American-made weapons, aircraft, and systems, supporting jobs in all 50 states. This isn’t charity — it’s an alliance that saves lives through shared intelligence, battle-tested defense systems, and a military that never asks for U.S. troops to defend it.
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