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Originally Posted by Rochard
What do I really think about Israel? In spite of my thread where I'm defending their recent actions (because I think legally they are in the right), I chose "fuck Israel".
The United States has been standing up to Israel since day one, and it's not always on the right side. Of course, this doesn't mention they've intentionally attacked a US ship and destroyed it.
Then factor in... Israel wouldn't have a leg to stand on if the US wasn't propping them up. How much money does the United States send to Israel on a year basis?
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US sends money to Egypts and Jordan as well.
There is always someone. Politics.
You must know it well. In fact, USSR (Stalin) was the major ally of Israel, first several years. Later.., Americans offered more (bidding system). Israel became pro american.
The Sinai War (October 1956) US took pro Egiptian position (anti israeli) in war with Israel.
In the world of realpolitik it's all about interests and not friends. US has interests.