The US-Israel relationship has been under scrutiny, with some arguing that defense aid to Israel should be cut off. According to the Washington Free Beacon, Donald Trump stated that the US gives Israel $4 billion in aid, but it gets cut off at the end of the year.
The publication argues that this aid is not only beneficial for Israel but also promotes US interests in the region without putting American troops in harm's way. The publication states that the strategic partnership between the US and Israel is rooted in their shared geopolitical interests, rather than guilt or scheming.
This partnership has been helpful in the past, with Israel's strike on Saddam Hussein's Osirak reactor in 1981 and the 2007 strike in Syria being cited as examples. The Washington Free Beacon argues that Israel is exactly the kind of ally the US needs, with the same enemies and a military that complements American power.
The publication also notes that Israel is a world leader in fields such as cybersecurity and biotechnology, making it an important partner for the US in the competition with China for global technological leadership. The article concludes that transitioning from aid to joint partnerships could be a prudent choice, but abruptly cutting off aid would be madness.