Israel is the largest cumulative recipient of U.S. foreign assistance since World War II. To date, the United States has provided Israel $150 in bilateral assistance and missile defense funding since the country’s founding in 1948. Nearly all of U.S. bilateral aid to Israel is in the form of military assistance. In fiscal year 2022 the Biden administration requested $3.8 billion in military aid for Israel.
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@9DXKTY22yrs2Y
No, but we should fully support Palestine in it's struggle against Jewish supremacism.
@B22JWFG7mos7MO
The U.S. should stop all funding to the Israeli military, as it has contributed to the deaths of nearly 50,000 civilians, excluding Hamas. Millions of people have lost their homes and are relying on aid dropped from the sky, as the Israeli military does not allow aid trucks into Gaza. Many children are dying or have already died from starvation. This is all happening because the U.S. continues to fund Israel's war, despite the fact that this land originally belonged to Palestinians.
@99VCVYH2yrs2Y
Yes, We should attempt to make peace between Israel and Palestine.
@9C4MSQH2yrs2Y
The Zionist entity is a terrorist cult that is literally committing genocide against Palestine. We should end all support and put out warrants for US citizens who normalize the Zionist entity and prosecute them for war crimes.
@9CJ6CB62yrs2Y
The one above is a little... extreme on that area. Zionism is most DEFINITELY genocide, but we need to integrate Israel into Palestine as they should be one country. America may view that as a strategic position but I never said we couldn't have bases in the area. We stole from Palestine, and as such we should undo the mistakes of our past. America owes Palestine an immeasurable debt and as such should strongly chastise Israel and use the money gained from Israel to directly give back the land to Palestine overtime. If we do things too fast we'd have the next Syria or Afghanistan.
While I understand your concerns, labeling Zionism as genocide seems quite an overreach. The situation in the region is complex, and simplifying it to such terms might not do justice to the historical and present-day context. Integrating Israel into Palestine and creating one country poses its own set of challenges, considering the longstanding cultural, religious, and political differences.
For example, the 1993 Oslo Accords aimed to find a peaceful resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict by establishing a framework for negotiations. However, the process has faced numerous setbacks and struggles, highlighting the intricacies of the situation.
Instead of focusing on chastising Israel and reallocating funds, perhaps we could consider a more nuanced approach to finding a solution that addresses the core issues of both sides.
@VulcanMan6 2yrs2Y
Wouldn't that be the opposite then? If the goal is to help make peace between Israel and Palestine, then wouldn't we not be in support of Israel's current actions..?
@93YZMSK3yrs3Y
No, but we should give our full support to Palestine in it's fight for freedom and survival against Israel.
@B3KHQ5J4mos4MO
I would say supporting the people that are hurting is the best because both states are taking the conflict too far and it's hurting innocent people.
@B3KDHB4Peace and Freedom4mos4MO
I think that they should aid the Palestians because they are the ones who are struggling. I think the international community should try to end this ongoing conflict.
@B2X7VZM5mos5MO
I think that the U.S should not only cut funding to Israel but also force them out of the Palestinians' land and help the Palestinians rebuild their homes, schools, and hospitals. The Palestinians were there first and opened their lands to the israeli's only to be betrayed and taken advantage of.
@9YBQJ368mos8MO
No, too many innocents are dying. I did read something about them having to help Israel do to what was discussed a while ago though
@9XZVWM4 8mos8MO
Yes and no it is God's country, but they are no different than another country that is a nato Allie..
@9XC7YDT8mos8MO
Yes. There are many good things about Israel and their society, including better progress toward tolerance & recognition of women’s and LGBT+ rights than many Middle Eastern countries. However, we must continue to reiterate the importance of the humane treatment of Palestinians and their human rights and promote the possibility of a two-state solution. Additionally, the US should ensure that Israel is not using US supplies for war-crimes or irresponsible or destabilizing military action. The US should also take a clear stance against illegal Israeli settlements in the Palestinian West Bank territories. This allows us to remain involved and prevent escalation or human rights abuses in the region.
@9WMMKVB9mos9MO
Yes with support based on them getting out of the West Bank and Gaza and agreeing to an international peace keeping force that would include the USA in neutral zones.
@9VWZLFG9mos9MO
We should still recognize Israel as an independent country, but we must significantly reduce foreign aid to Israel.
@9V8MRFS9mos9MO
This is a very complicated issue which many people do not properly understand. This cannot simply be answered by a multiple choice question.
No, unless they become a secular democracy that provides equal rights and representation to all citizens regardless of ethnicity, race, or religion.
@9SB4D7B11mos11MO
Yes, but hold Israel responsible for crimes committed, as well as Hamas/Palestine. We should NOT send out own troops into battle.
@9RW7DBM11mos11MO
Yes, while providing massive aid to Palestine and help to stop Hamas and other extreme organizations
@9LSWJTC1yr1Y
No, Israel is a colonial state and we should never have funded them to begin with. If colonialism was bad when the British/French/Belgians/Germans/Swedes/Italians/Spanish/Dutch/Japanese/Americans/etc did it, then it's still bad when Israel does it.
@9JGDFKHIndependent1yr1Y
No, we should not give aid to any foreign nations. In addition, Israel is a terrorist state committing genocide and war crimes against the Palestinian people.
@9FPJRMX2yrs2Y
Reduce funding but add Israel to NATO
@9D4PD58Libertarian2yrs2Y
Yes but scale back involvement a lot
@99ZHTL22yrs2Y
Yes, but make it clear to resolve the conflicts with Palestine.
@96N59KBIndependent3yrs3Y
Yes, unless they commit atrocities/war crimes against Palestinians.
@9282MCH3yrs3Y
Yes but the government should have no business over there
@8YCQH2N3yrs3Y
Make Israel into a state similar in structure to Bosnia and Herzegovina, a dual federal republic, allowing both groups autonomy, as a stopgap towards a two state solution
No, we should give support to Palestine instead.
@8VCFPT64yrs4Y
We should support Palestine and not contribute to Israel's harsh treatment of Palestine by providing financial aid and support. Finding a way to end the conflict would be best.
@8TT3CYM4yrs4Y
No, we need to support Palestine and help protect them
@8T3G9H74yrs4Y
No we should support Palestine instead.
@8S4Y4CMLibertarian4yrs4Y
I think we should support Israel while maintaining non offensive support for Israel as much as possible.
@8QLPPQ44yrs4Y
No, the U.S should be working with both Israel and Palestine to reach a two-state solution that is fair for both states.
@8F6X72KRepublican5yrs5Y
Yea but not that much money
@8DXZ7T35yrs5Y
No one anywhere should support Apartheid
@8D4BN6Z5yrs5Y
We can support them, but reduce the amount of aid
@98G5NZT3yrs3Y
No, we shouldn't be give aid to both Israel and Palestine, other than humanitarian aid.
@98FC3RJ3yrs3Y
Yes, and send it military equipment and resources to take back their sovereignty over palestine.
@lasersandwich3yrs3Y
Yes, but we should hold Israel accountable for human rights violations.
Yes, but only through joint business/scientific ventures or backing in the event of war. Israel is a wealthy country and does not need monetary aid.
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