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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@B4G2VCG3mos3MO
Foreign aid should not be used for war, but could be used in food shortages to pay for education abroad, or for other crisis relief!
We should start a negotiation, if negotiations fail, lunch a full scale military operation on neutralizing the enemy and give them one more chance.
@B35HDHZ5mos5MO
We should continue, but on the terms that they stop the violence, Israel is a good asset to have in the middle east.
@B2GN5QY6mos6MO
No, the US should not support Israel when they have taken this war way way over the top, and not to mention the attack Israel carried out on the USS Liberty
@B2F3PDP6mos6MO
Being involved in another religious war in a part of the world that has been nearly nonstop war for the past several thousand years means we as a nation are picking a religious side in a useless conflict
@B28MJKMIndependent6mos6MO
We shouldn't support either side but we should be willing to accept civilian refugees from both sides and provide shelter until they can safely return or move to another country
I think this is far too complex of a situation to ask a question like this. I do believe we should not be supporting this war and I do believe that we should not be giving aid to israel whatsoever. They are currently committing, in my opinion, a genocide. However, the Jewish people have, since their existence, been persecuted. I believe we continue our ally ship and support for Israel in that regard. What they are doing in Gaza is atrocious, but many many people in Israel feel the exact same way. This question and answer options don’t give context as to how we would cut off support for Israel. Maybe clarify the question a little more and then it’s good.
@9ZZS6SSPeace and Freedom7mos7MO
We should help them fight but if we keep fighting there will be no stopping and we will be in everlasting war.
@9ZZRZ5P7mos7MO
I believe we shouldn't be supporting either side. We should be providing care to civilians and refugees.
@9ZYZNMQ7mos7MO
I think we should but not as much as we do. We need money too because we have homeless out on the street that need aid, EVERYWHERE. And the government doesn't do enough for them but wants to help another country.
@9ZYNHQ4 7mos7MO
No, Israel has committed horrible atrocities, and we should do a special operation to secure the region and overthrow the radical, unpopular government of Israel
@9ZYBZC87mos7MO
we should be nutrl and work to put an end to the war while protecting US interests and innocent civilians.
@9ZSD7XB8mos8MO
I feel that we have had a bond with them for a while so we should continue to support but not to much because we don't want to get involved because it is not our fight
We should give support to Israel in hopes to push them to end this war. We should give Palestine more support.
We should support Israel in the sense of it having right to exist as a nation, so long as it agrees to working toward peace with Palestine. If continuing the war and genocide of Palestinians is an ongoing facet of support, then it should be ceased.
@9YK5CG4Women’s Equality8mos8MO
NO they should stop the genocide in Palestine and cut all aid and funds for israel. and not support that.
@9YGN6DY8mos8MO
It is hard to pull out of israel, but there should be limits to how the united states supports genocide.
@9Y92YN78mos8MO
what about palestine? stop supporting their actions, people are dying out there and you're all choosing to ignore it.
@9XYZSQ78mos8MO
We should continue to help our allies, but with restrictions that would not allow them to use our weapons and artillery against possible innocent civilians.
@9XYVNLJPeace and Freedom8mos8MO
yes, but not give them everything we own, id also say let them fight themselves but if we where to be stuck in a war, we would need to have allies, yet again people can back stab us too.
@9XWX5QJ8mos8MO
We should keep giving Israel the means to defend itself from Iran but not the means to bomb Gaza and we should continue sending aid to the citizens of Gaza
@9XNPTY7Independent 8mos8MO
Yes, but we should pull back a majority of troops and presence and only intervene if things get worse or they need immediate assistance
@9XFTPJR8mos8MO
They should support them, but not to send as much or any money. The U.S. is already struggling so we should worry about ourselves a little more.
Yes, but with stipulations. If you want our money and equipment, play by our rules. Don't like our rules, pay for your ill behavior with your own money!
@9X87M9P8mos8MO
We just need to let them do their thing and not be in on it because the election is enough for us as is
@9X6PHG6Republican8mos8MO
No because I think the United States tries to be the hero in everything and spends an immense amount of money and this was a similar thing to when the Ukraine against Russia tension.
@9WZHHYMRepublican9mos9MO
Have an agreement that other countries in the UN should also pitch in not just the US as the foot most the money in.
@9WRZGX49mos9MO
We should still help them, but we should help our people and put our People first before helping Israel more.
@9WP5VQPPeace and Freedom9mos9MO
I think we should let Israel, and Palestine solve their own problems without foreign interference because you are only causing more problems.
I don’t care. All the GOD, GUNS , and GLORY LIL TRUMPKINS MOST LIKELY SAY NO EVEN THOUGH THEY CLAIM TO BE GOOD LITTLE CHRISTIANS!
@9VXRXKB9mos9MO
I think Israel and Palestine should come in peace with the USA figuring out the situation themselves instead of conflicting wars.
@9VDKHBRPeace and Freedom9mos9MO
I believe violence should be avoided in general and war is unnecessary but we should help save lives.
@9TWJ9QH10mos10MO
Yes, but only if it stops committing war crimes and there are sufficient accountability measures in place, because by unilaterally cutting off support we lose all leverage to pressure Israel to respect international law.
@9TJ8XV810mos10MO
i think israel and palestine have their own issues that have nothing to do with the usa its still free palestine but i dont think the us should get involved
@9FK3NTW 1yr1Y
No, Israel-Palestine is a situation that no country can win on the international and domestic stage.
@9LJCSPV1yr1Y
Yes, but heavily— albeit no more heavily than for any other state— conditioned on its respect for human rights and international law.
@9L428L3 1yr1Y
Israel is committing a genocide and the US is complicit. We cannot continue to support the Zionist settler state.
@9JWCH9T1yr1Y
Yes, the U.S should support Israel, specifically the Israeli people and right to exsist as a Jewish state. The U.S should also equally support Palestine and their right to exsist..
@9F8X8ZY2yrs2Y
Does anyone even know what is happening over there, I just hear people talking at it, never about it.
Yes, but the amount of support and aid given should be conditioned upon Israel's human rights treatment of the Palestinians
@9F2HJK32yrs2Y
we should still help a little but we should put our country first and fix our country before others.
@9D3VCV72yrs2Y
Currently too complicated.
Yes, but the amount of aid and support given should be conditioned upon human rights treatment of the Palestinians
@9X63MDJ8mos8MO
yes but withdraw our current plan of giving them money and weapons until their fight with palestine is over
Yes, but we should work towords being less involved, and we should make sure Israel's actions reflact our coutry's values.
@9RYQGXL11mos11MO
Yes and no. The U.S needs to take care of their own people first as we have a homeless problem and Americans suffering from starvation and illnesses. We have sent billions of dollars to aid other countries but our own country has its own problems that need to be dealt with first. You have to help your people first before others. It’s homeless vets on the streets that served this country and they get little to no help at all. All the money sent to other countries could have helped the American people and economy progress. We need that money to help with healthcare, housing, etc. With all that sent to other nations , the government could have at least given each American 100k and still have some left over for the other countries in need.
@9R92DS712mos12MO
No, threaten invasion and occupation of land claims of both Israel and Palestine unless a two-state solution is reached.
@99NK29S2yrs2Y
No, cut all support and aid, we should be less involved, we should not give aid to any foreign nations.
The US should support the Israeli populace, but not the Israeli government or its abysmal treatment of Palestinians
@9BSYSPX2yrs2Y
Yes but with a much lower amount
@98CMF833yrs3Y
Add an indifferent button
@96PT7BK3yrs3Y
We should provide equal support to Israel and Palestine, but only give non-combative aid.
@96DCQVQRepublican3yrs3Y
We should not be giving money to any foreign nations while we are struggling with the inflation.
@966PBZG3yrs3Y
Isreal should join imperial NATO.
@9665CHV3yrs3Y
I don't have a view on that.
@7BK2VZ6Republican3yrs3Y
Yes, but make Israel more conservative and encourage it to adopt Christianity
@93TLWN23yrs3Y
Yes, as long as they're peaceful allies.
@92YS8RW3yrs3Y
Yes, but lower the amount of the spending.
We need a stance in Israel in case of war, however I do not support Israel's actions. If we did not need Israel, I would say no.
@92MXJKRProgressive3yrs3Y
Yes, but with conditions around human rights.
@92M5HTM3yrs3Y
Yes, but prioritize settling the conflict.
@8ZJZ74N3yrs3Y
No, we should actively work against Israel's existence.
@8Z7H9FC3yrs3Y
No, we should not provide any aid to foreign nations until we are solvent at home. Take care of USA first, then help.
@8YP697R3yrs3Y
I don't have enough information on the topic to give an informed response.
Give aid to Palestine, not Israel
@8WRYZVM4yrs4Y
We should either remove ourselves from the situation or help to make equality within but primarily supporting the interest of palestine given Israel's harsh actions.
@8WFP64ZConstitution4yrs4Y
Yes, but we should lay back on how much we are invloved
@8VNS42GLibertarian4yrs4Y
They should support them threw indirect methods such as propaganda and ads
@8VM8B724yrs4Y
We should support the peace between Israel and Palestine instead of giving money or military forces.
@8THZDCD4yrs4Y
No, we should not be supporting a nation which utilizes genocidal tactics against minority populations.
Yes, but increase restrictions on how the aid may be used, such as to education and welfare.
@8T2W57D4yrs4Y
Cut all monetary and arms support to the country until it treats Palestinians as human beings.
Yes, but condition the amount of aid and support upon human rights treatment towards the Palestinians
@8S89YRJIndependent4yrs4Y
Yes, and encourage them into joining NATO
@8RMDHXFIndependent4yrs4Y
We shouldn't give unlimited aid to Israel. Instead of exceptionalizing foreign aid to Israel, we should be normalizing it, meaning it should come with conditions for their actions domestically and internationally, just like every other country that we have trade/arms deals with.
@8R6NBJV4yrs4Y
not until Israel stops harassing Palestine
@7BK2VZ6Republican4yrs4Y
Yes, and encourage it to annex Palestine
@8PFJ24L5yrs5Y
Yes, but spend much less of our budget on them
@8LPZSNG5yrs5Y
No we shouldnt have been supporting a non exsitant country that kills thousands a day.
@8HKGTHT5yrs5Y
Yes, but the current unlimited aid we give them should stop. Aid needs to be subject to the same minimum level of requirements/limitations to every nation.
@8HHLGMGIndependent5yrs5Y
Cannot answer this as I am not up to date on the issue
@8F94FP85yrs5Y
I don't have enough information to have an opinion.
@9NDC9YL1yr1Y
no cut all support and aid
Yes, but the amount of aid and support given should be conditioned upon human rights treatment of the Palestinians.
@9C49XRR2yrs2Y
We should support it with civil concerns, while ensuring that the money is being spent on civil projects, and only support military actions during times that military action is required or expected
Yes, but scale back the current amount of aid
Yes, but the amount of aid and support should be dependent upon Israel's human rights treatment of the Palestinians
@98W3FGN2yrs2Y
If Isreal is in need of less assistance, lower the funding
Yes, but the amount of support and aid should be conditioned upon human rights treatment of the Palestinians
@97N3LKZ3yrs3Y
The united states should annex southern Israel and strictly police the region.
Yes, but condition the amount of aid upon human rights treatment of the Palestinians
@8TX7WVFIndependent4yrs4Y
I think we should strongly show favoritism or ignore the bad things Israel sometimes does.
@8R7YQFS4yrs4Y
We should give aid, but only for a better reason. We are giving them money just so they can give it back.
It needs to respect jews, who need a homeland, but it also needs to take care of Palestinians, without making jews a minority- it should not support the current Israeli government either- it should also be an anti-imperialist/interventionist plan
@8N9N88S5yrs5Y
@kgtiberiusTranshumanist5yrs5Y
We should continue to support Israel as we support any other nation -- with sovereignty and diplomacy, and if desired as an ally we can have mutual defense treaties; however, we should not have preferential or differential treatment.
@93G2RP7Libertarian3yrs3Y
No tax dollars should be spent on foriegn aid.
@9S5SHPF11mos11MO
Yes, but condition support and aid upon human rights treatment towards the Palestinians.
Yes, but condition the amount of support and aid given upon human rights treatment of the Palestinians
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