Just one of those facts of life that you just accept....but not really fully logical, like the love a mother has for a child, etc.??
I ask this, because countries come and go and many countries have been our enemies over our history and eventually became our allies, or the other way around. Alliances for the most part seem to be a matter of convenience ...or what have you done for me lately type mentality---but in the case of Israel, its different...its like understood..that we love here and our love is unconditional----like the love between a mother a child.
2007-07-19 16:58:40 · 11 answers · asked by ningis n 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
It's more like the love between a parasite and it's host.
2007-07-19 17:01:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 2⤋
It can also be traced back to religious roots. The U.S. is was founded on Judeo-Christian beliefs, and it is said in the New Testament that the Jews must build a temple in Israel for the second coming of Christ. Therefore, supporting Israel would be supporting the Judeo-Christian values of America.
Politically, Israel is sympathetic and cooperative with democratic beliefs. They are a small nation that are "bullied " by their Muslim neighbors, and the U.S., being a champion of democratic values, has historically defended the nation. The current prime minister, Ehud Olmert, is pro-American as were many former prime ministers - most likely because the small nation relies on America's large pool of military resources for protection from terrorists and Muslim neighbors.
So America's positive connection with Israel can be classified as political, religious, or business...Many Americans are Jewish and would naturally support the nation as well. I'm sure each American president could justify their support of Israel for different reasons.
2007-07-20 00:15:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
None of our relationships with other countries is as simple as any normal relationship. There are multiple problems, multiple agreements, multiple disagreements, all at the same time.
Saddam was the best of some bad choices for a while. When he turned on the values he said he'd use, we dealt with him (we waited until he invaded Kuwait, paid suicide bombers to attack Israel, tried to assassinate one of our Presidents, etc., first).
One never knows. Look at Osama. NO ONE would disagree with helping him fight the USSR's occupation of that country so they could have a sea access to the Mediterranean. Who would have seen he'd turn? Even if there were clues, just give the are to the Russians?
That would have been silly.
No, our relationship with Israel is complex. There is no trust, no love. We even chased them off during the Suez Canal crisis (people forget that, and I know the rest of that story!)
2007-07-20 00:06:51 · answer #3 · answered by mckenziecalhoun 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Israel is the only Representative Democracy in the Middle East. We support them because the alternative in that area is radical Islam. If you consider what the Islamic countries have done over the years while they bicker and fight amongst themselves it's frightening. That's why the US supports them. To that end, the world needs Israel there to hold some sort of stability in the area. Beside we and they are based in Jewish and Christian beliefs in Jesus Christ and not in Mohammad
2007-07-20 00:11:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Neocons and AIPAC demand Israel First, America Whatever.
I support America First, Always First.
2007-07-20 00:26:20 · answer #5 · answered by Jason A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Um, it could be that 1) they support us just as much, and 2) they do all the dirty military work we would get harassed for. They take a lot of crap, and if they didn't do it we would have to, so I'd say they have our gratitude, I wouldn't say "unconditional love."
2007-07-20 00:03:10 · answer #6 · answered by null 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I wouldn't go that far. Israel is a special case, and should be. But the US has expressed displeasure with Israaeli policies a number of times and pressured them to change.
2007-07-20 00:01:48 · answer #7 · answered by TG 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Not unconditional. Believe it or not, the US has NOT entered into a mutual defense treaty with Israel. We have no treaty or diplomatic obligation to protect them nor they us.
2007-07-20 00:04:48 · answer #8 · answered by Chad 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
lets put it this way: no US no Israel. No Israel is giving in to Muslims and helping them achieve their goals. Get the picture?
2007-07-20 00:02:43 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Do you know how many Jews are in this country? That is all you need to know.
2007-07-20 00:03:47 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋