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The flags of Israel and the United States fly during the final rehearsal for a welcoming ceremony for US President Joe Biden ahead of his visit to Israel, at Ben Gurion International airport, Lod near Tel Aviv, Israel, July 12, 2022. Photo/REUTERS/Amir Cohen
WASHINGTON – The relationship between the United States and Israel often makes people curious. Generally, some people recognize the two as close allies who support each other.
Some time ago, a Jewish leader named Dennis Prager stated that US protection for Israel is absolute. He added that if Washington leaves Israel, it will be the end of America.
So, what is the history of relations between the United States and Israel? Check out the following reviews.
History of United States and Israel Relations
The United States was the first country to recognize Israel’s 1948 declaration of independence. At that time, US President Harry Truman recognized the country that was founded on May 14.
Quoting the US Department of State’s website, the US partnership with Israel is built on the basis of shared interests and democratic values. These interests are united by their commitment to democracy, economic prosperity and regional security.
In its development, the United States and Israel have carried out a lot of cooperation in various sectors. As an example, you can take the field of economics.
The US-Israel economic relationship is quite strong. They have annual bilateral trade worth nearly USD 50 billion in goods and services. Since signing the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in 1985, Washington has become Israel’s largest trading partner.
Turning to the military sector, the US also often sends weapons aid to Israel. For example, they helped send supplies during the Yom Kippur War in 1973.
Ever Dispute
In addition to providing support, it turns out that the United States has also clashed with Israel several times. Quoting DW, this type of dispute has occurred during peace negotiations with Palestine.
At that time, the expansion of settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem was considered a violation of law by the United Nations. In this regard, some US government figures also criticized Israel’s actions and provided a two-state solution.
