President Joe Biden's upcoming visit to Israel is a significant strategical statement in terms of the bilateral ties between Israel and the United States and highlights first and foremost the special closeness between the two nations and Washington's commitment to peace and the security of the Jewish state.
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Over the years, US support for Israel has been bipartisan, based on the similar perception of Democrats and Republicans of the interests and values shared by the two countries.
It seems that the pro-Israel Republican policy that characterized the Trump presidency has continued almost unchanged under the current Democratic administration. And yet, it is vital to take a look at things with open eyes. In essence, support for Israel is no longer a consensus. Jerusalem no longer has the all-out support to which it has grown accustomed.
A complex task lies ahead: to build and maintain relationships with both parties and restore our glory.
For example, the demographic strengthening of the immigrant population in the US, as well as that of the anti-Israel radical left-wing camp in the Democratic Party, could severely undermine support for Israel.
The dynamics and changes in the ties between Israel and the US should prompt us into action, for the warning has been made. Who knows what support for Israel will look like in a decade.
The anti-Israel voice of extremist progressives, which are gaining more and more support among young Americans, may lead to Jerusalem distancing itself from these circles.
Such a step could result in an irreversible disconnect from significant parts of the US population. It is crucial to remember that there are progressive Democrats who are also prominent moderate legislators, who maintain close ties with the Jewish community and Israel.
What those moderate lawmakers understand โ contrary to the extreme minority โ is that Israel is a progressive, peace-loving country that upholds the rule of law and ensures equal rights and opportunities to all citizens, and will under no circumstance compromise its security.
Does it sound familiar? These are the same values that characterize America, and which laid the foundation for the Israel-US ties.ย The government must create a strategy that will renew trust among the American public, both in the Republican and Democratic parties.ย Our ability to work with the entire US political spectrum is essential to maintaining Israel's strength and connection with American Jewry.
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