US-Israel DEFENSE TREATY :
Ostensibly at this timing, this is clearly about election propaganda, and not a ripe policy step in Israel, nor in Washington.
A defense treaty with the US would strengthen Israel’s deterrence, but its costs will outweigh its benefits.
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Ostensibly at this timing, this is clearly about election propaganda, and not a ripe policy step in Israel, nor in Washington.
A defense treaty with the US would strengthen Israel’s deterrence, but its costs will outweigh its benefits.
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The subject has been discussed and turned down due to five main reasons:
1️⃣ Preservation of our independence and freedom of action, free of US approval.
2️⃣ Keeping opacity about Israel strategic capabilities attributed to Israel by international media.
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1️⃣ Preservation of our independence and freedom of action, free of US approval.
2️⃣ Keeping opacity about Israel strategic capabilities attributed to Israel by international media.
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3️⃣ Upholding the fundamental principle of Israel’s defense: “we protect ourselves by ourselves”. We should not risk American soldiers in our defense!
4️⃣ IDF fight on our borders, not expeditionary wars around the world. The Golani brigade in Afghanistan? No thanks…
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4️⃣ IDF fight on our borders, not expeditionary wars around the world. The Golani brigade in Afghanistan? No thanks…
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5️⃣ Defense treaties entail the borders to be defended. Does the Prime Minister intend to discuss our borders with the US Senate now?
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To conclude, this is a serious issue deserving deep discussion, and not a quick draw shot from the hip on the eve of election, with the Israeli public none the wiser about its profound implications.
In short: all POLITICS, not POLICY
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In short: all POLITICS, not POLICY
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