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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Yes, but also respect the plight of the Palestinians.
@9M7PD4L1yr1Y
Impossible. You can't fund the murder of Palestinian children and pretend to "respect" their plight as well. That's as worse as hypocrisy gets.
@jsimicConstitution10mos10MO
But you can support the murder of Jewish children and pretend they deserve to live?
BTW, are these Hamas centers conveniently placed in orphanages and schools?
It's almost like Hamas wants Palestinian children dead so Westerners can condemn Israel when Hamas is committing war crimes.
@Renaldo-MoonGreen 9mos9MO
Most of these so called "Hamas centers" were fabricated by Israel as an excuse to attack schools, hospitals, and orphanages. Also all the weapons that were ever found in "Hama's strongholds" all had the IDF's logo embossed on them, meaning either Israel gave them to Hamas or Israel planted evidence.
@B4NDKJQ3mos3MO
Yet another example of the phenomenon of the most insane conspiracy theories coming from the left seeing the light of day, whereas on the right, they are patently dismissed offhand.
@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.
Yes, but to a point. We should send soldiers to ensure the war is being fought fairly and justly, as well as attempt to depower the terrorists in command of Palestine.
@B4KFHX73mos3MO
I think we should only support them with humanitarian needs like food and water or things that you need to live.
@B3ZSX844mos4MO
Yes, but if Israel begins to act in inhuman ways or begin problems with innocent countries then the support should be removed.
@B3QRRJJPeace and Freedom4mos4MO
I "researched" it by googling a bunch. I didn't find any useful information about it, because everything is tainted with bias.
@B3LFGY3Independent4mos4MO
No, we should not only hold them accountable for their disregard of rules and procedure but punish them on their infringement by cutting off all aid and support. We should make it illegal for any us citizen to have military loyalty to any other foreign nation
@B3L7YBC4mos4MO
Cut the funding so more americans can see the money, but still help so then terrorists arent taking over contries
@B3KKBVY4mos4MO
I don't really see anything wrong with being allies but I do think that the US needs to recognize when to step back
@Toni_VP4mos4MO
I think this is not our war. We are feeding a genocide that will not end until either side goes bankrupt or falls.
@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.
@B3HH3JR4mos4MO
I feel I can't give my stance on this because I don't have all the facts but I feel we should support all in danger
@B3GGWMZ4mos4MO
We need to stop being the scape goat for every country at war by bailing them out with our money and resources.
@B3C7QM24mos4MO
No, and give more support to Palestine, this practically the Holocaust part 2, but this time the Jews culling Arabs. Plus we have our own things to worry about, not some other countries conflict.
@B3BVZTC4mos4MO
Israel is responsible for the death of 45000 Palestinians since October of 2023, The US government should be disgusted that they have contributed to not just war. but genocide.
@B2XVTGQProgressive5mos5MO
We should support Israel in their fight against Hamas, but we should also provide significant aid to the innocent civilians affected by the war.
@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.
Isreal should never been acknowledged as a real country and they are committing U.S. aided genecide.
@B2JYMT66mos6MO
Aid and support that protects, defends, and supports innocent lives of those who suffer the most in both countries.
Yes, for ally-ship reasons. Their military is dense and well trained. We should keep the relationship in case we ever need help.
@B2FN37K6mos6MO
YES!!! God said to Israel "I will bless those who bless you, and curse those who curse you; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you". I will most definitely support the nation of Israel.
@B229PS77mos7MO
Israel is responding to a small terrorist sect by bombing thousands of innocent people per every few terrorists. This is a human rights violation and a war crime. Cut support for them and aid the citizens of Palestine.
@9ZYVVVS7mos7MO
If Palestine refuses to cooperate with a peace treaty then America should use enough force to end the conflict quickly to stop more deaths and stop draining the federal budget.
@9ZWFTCM7mos7MO
Yes, but we need to put strings attached to how they conduct war and how they treat Palestinians. The goal is eventual peace between Israel and the Palestinians, not one over the other.
@9ZH8V378mos8MO
I believe we should send relief aid on an as needed basis but I don’t believe we should support them militarily unless they face mass genocide. I agree the same should go for the Palestinian people as long as it dose not go to the militants from Palestine.
@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
No. Israel is committing a genocide against Gazans. Additionally Israel is taking aggressive actions against countries with no legitimate reason. All support for Israel should be removed, & aid should be provided to Palestine/Gaza.
@9Y6TN688mos8MO
We shouldn't support Israel because we should focus more on home instead of a war which the U.S isn't in. I have this stance for Ukraine as well.
@9XZVWM4 8mos8MO
Yes and no it is God's country, but they are no different than another country that is a nato Allie..
We should support Israel’s defense but demand that support be tied to non-use of weapons against civilian populations.
@9XKPFYNRepublican8mos8MO
We should continue to support isreal also while trying to calm down the war between palestine and isreal
@9XJRHP28mos8MO
We should support the sovereignty of Israel, but not endorse any criminal and war criminal actions taken by them.
@9XFGL8Q8mos8MO
We should strive more towards the end of terror groups and acts in both Palestine and Israel instead of making one side win the war ending in more and more deaths.
@9XDXJMRRepublican8mos8MO
We should provide support for what they need. We do need to start pulling funding from all other countries though.
@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.
@9X9HD5SWomen’s Equality8mos8MO
the us should rather help both Israel and Palestine stop the war instead of helping them continue fighting.
@9WYCS8S8mos8MO
I think we should commit to stabilizing the region and work on ending this war and stop innocent civilians from dying.
@9WVNQM2Independent9mos9MO
If we continue to support Israel, we should be allowed to dictate how it interacts with its neighbors.
@9WV4R2H9mos9MO
Not only should we not get in their way, but if we wish to support them, then the aid should be through loans, not gifts.
@9WTSYR79mos9MO
Yes, in an attempt to end the war and fight against HAMAS, but they should also send aid to the victims in Palestine and end support for Israel once the war is finished.
@9WRSK3Y 9mos9MO
We should help our allies but we let them kill innocent people so should have a limited to how much we going to help them.
@9WRL2L49mos9MO
We should make sure support is given to those needed in the US first. After that, support can be decided based on ethical and morality needs
@9WQV27LWomen’s Equality9mos9MO
We should not support the killing of people. Alliance should be reevaluated and funding stopped if it continues
@9WQDD6V9mos9MO
Yes, but we should coerce them to end the war in Gaza, even if it means cutting off support temporarily.
Yes, for delicate economic reasons we should continue aid to Israel, but we should push for the protection and aid of innocent Palestinian citizens. At most, we could threaten to take away aid for Israel with the backup of our allies.
@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.
No. We should not enable our Jewish and Israeli brothers and sisters to commit atrocities against our Palestinian brothers and sisters. You would think that given everything the Jews went through during the Holocaust, that they wouldn’t want to turn around and commit genocide against another group. Being anti-Zionist is not the same as being anti-Semitic.
@9VWZLFG9mos9MO
We should still recognize Israel as an independent country, but we must significantly reduce foreign aid to Israel.
@9VHJKM79mos9MO
Support Israel against terrorist groups like Hamas, Hezbollah, and Houti. However, if Israel breaks any international law for warfare or begins attacking non-terrorist groups, then support should be reduced.
@9VFSTNX9mos9MO
No, because helping a country that kills innocent people and children will hurt America's record as a good country. Instead, we should remain neutral and watch how Israel falls to Palestine and Iran.
Neither side is more correct in owning the space than another. We should provide aid to victims caught in the crossfire, and contribute to peace organizations.
@9V8MRFS9mos9MO
This is a very complicated issue which many people do not properly understand. This cannot simply be answered by a multiple choice question.
@9TYXNW810mos10MO
No longing support Israel also neither Palestine if they links terrorism from Iran. No more symptom from them for other sides.
No, unless they become a secular democracy that provides equal rights and representation to all citizens regardless of ethnicity, race, or religion.
@9TL8BVS 10mos10MO
I'm 50/50 on this one... I get why israel is incredibly strategic for us but also think its power should be checked and constrained by us if we are supporting them.
@9SB4D7B11mos11MO
Yes, but hold Israel responsible for crimes committed, as well as Hamas/Palestine. We should NOT send out own troops into battle.
@9S6YB7W11mos11MO
Yes, however if they continue to kill innocent civilians and continue to seem like they aren't looking for the terrorist and instead causing a genocide, then we should stop.
@9RW7DBM11mos11MO
Yes, while providing massive aid to Palestine and help to stop Hamas and other extreme organizations
@9RSYF7511mos11MO
Yes but we should support independent governance of Golden Heights and Gaza. Not Hamas, but a Free Palestinian state.
@9N5F9BF1yr1Y
We need to make them do the right thing or hinder their ability to continue to do the wrong thing while maintaining the alliance between the two countries.
@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.
@9KFMTQ31yr1Y
I don't think we should take a side at all, as both sides have committed atrocities, and not to mention it has nothing to do with us.
@9KFL3W71yr1Y
Yes but only humanitarian aid, to both Israel and Palestine. No military support, no extra funding. We should not be involved in the middle east. We have been there too long and lost too many people. They can't behave and we can't fix that.
@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.
@9H45VCN2yrs2Y
Neither Israel nor Palestine (Gaza, West Bank, Hamas, Fatah, etc) should be receiving any support. The current situation is entirely geopolitical and we (The U.S) should leave the situation to fall where it may.
@9FPJRMX2yrs2Y
Reduce funding but add Israel to NATO
@9FLXM9KRepublican2yrs2Y
We need to stop giving others so much money when we are in a lot of debt
@9FHC8272yrs2Y
No, Israel should not recieve any help because they occupied palestine.
@9D6TCFS2yrs2Y
Yes but do not continue sending them more money if they don't need help
@9D4PD58Libertarian2yrs2Y
Yes but scale back involvement a lot
@936PQ5Q3yrs3Y
No, respect Israel’s sovereignty and treat it like any other nation, should less involved in their military and stop arming them, as well as place sanctions on them till the conflict and human rights violations with Palestine ends.
@B2C2DNXRepublican6mos6MO
We should have there backs but not send so much money because it causes inflation when they print money to aid them
@9WWYJZ28mos8MO
Yes, but with terms that encourage the end of hostilities with Palestine and support a two-state solution.
@9W8WJ6JIndependent9mos9MO
Support Palestine, but focus on destroying HAMAS instead of helping with the so called "war between Palestine and Israel."
@9CN8PNBLibertarian2yrs2Y
I like Israel but we should not be involved Financially Or Militarily with them. They can handle their nation on their own, and we can handle our nation on our own.
@99ZHTL22yrs2Y
Yes, but make it clear to resolve the conflicts with Palestine.
@99PJF542yrs2Y
Because we need be nice but do they help us tho.
@96N59KBIndependent3yrs3Y
Yes, unless they commit atrocities/war crimes against Palestinians.
@95RFB7C3yrs3Y
Yes, but "support" does not mean "unconditional and unquestioned support". Aid can be conditional to reforms.
@959MXNM3yrs3Y
they should not be supported because of numerous human rights violations
@949H2YK3yrs3Y
Support peace in the region and help broker that peace.
@947ZBV53yrs3Y
we should support no one, but trade with all
@942QNCM3yrs3Y
We should cultivate positive relationships with as many nations as we can without becoming bound by formal alliances.
@93SH8BM3yrs3Y
We should scale back our involvement in aid and push for a peaceful solution/compromise in the Israel/Palestine conflict.
No, Palestine has a right to sovereignty and should not support its invaders.
@93HQXKYIndependent3yrs3Y
Yes, but we should decrease support if they do not address their human rights violations.
@9339PPS3yrs3Y
We should only give aid to countries in which the money is coming directly back to the UNITES STATES. Limiting how much we give yearly. Only if and when minimum wage is raised to $25 and hour and universal healthcare and free university tuition for All citizens
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