Benjamin Netanyahu thanked the President of the United States very warmly, Donald Trump. It has followed the American intervention in Iran that the Israeli Prime Minister called for “a historic turning point”. During the night of June 12, Israel launched its Rising Lion operation against Iran. Back on a lasting alliance relationship that has been built over the decades between Israel and the United States.
A assertive support
After ten days of military attacks between Iran and Israel, the United States intervened. During the night of June 19 to 20, the American president ordered the US military to make his first strikes. Three important centers of the Iranian program were destroyed.
A decision that marks real support from the United States. It was strongly congratulated by Benjamin Netanyahuthe Israeli Prime Minister. He announced that this “daring decision will change history”.
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The context
During the Second World War, between 5 and 6 million Jews were exterminated during the genocide of the Jews perpetrated by the Nazis. The survivors are taking place in particular to Palestine. Land then under British mandate, the United Kingdom has rigorously limited the possibilities of immigration.
Faced with the growing influx of Jewish refugees, tensions are increasing in Palestine. The British authorities or the fear of seeing the territories completely transformed to worry the local Arab population. It was in 1947 that the UN offered a Palestine sharing plan in two states: one Jew, the other Arab. Jerusalem will have international status.
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The beginning of a long relationship
Unsurprisingly, Jewish leaders will accept the plan, the Arab states reject it. This is where the United States came. Even before the creation of Israel, the Jewish community in the United States is working to bring back funds and information to create the country.
President Truman, 1945-1953, recognizes Israel the same day of his creation, 11 minutes after his announcement. This will create real tensions within its administration. This decision was made against the opinion of the State Department. His secretary of state, George Marshall feared a degradation of relations with the Arab countries. He was so opposed to this recognition which he will have threatened to resign.
Although Truman did not recognize Israel directly to oppose the USSR, this decision is part of an American influence strategy in the Middle East. The idea was to influence a sensitive area before it falls into the Soviet sphere.
Gradually
Since the 1970s, Israel has received several billion dollars a year of American aid. This money goes mainly in armaments. The United States is the main military and financial ally of Israel.
And it still lasts, we can cite for example the military assistance agreement signed in 2016. It was under the Obama administration. We are talking about a sum of $ 38 billion that will be given over 10 years. The period covered is from 2019 to 2028.
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Diplomatic support
The United States regularly protects Israel from the UN resolutions or criticism. Generally, they take place to initiate conflicts with the Palestinians. Washington continues to regularly defend Israel by describing the State as A democratic ally in the Middle East.
The two countries share the same enemies, such as Iran for example. They exchange expertise and do not hesitate to solicit themselves in their spy networks. They approach mutual support that crosses American administrations. The tone can vary slightly depending on the presidents.
