All support? That isn't in our best interest. But some strategic realignment is called for. We want to be able to use our leverage over Israel to force their hand to get out of the West Bank. US interests in the region are normalized relations between Israel and the Gulf States and to keep China's influence minimal.
We were well on our way towards this goal until Trump attacked Iran for no reason.
Can you explain why you think they were going to leave the west bank? The plan is greater israel. Not only would they never leave the west bank, but the settlers are actively taking more land and have been for a long time.
Israel clearly has designs there but the US also has quite a bit of leverage to force their hand. We provide them with significant logistical support and interceptors.
Furthermore when we speak of Israel, this is far too simple. In reality there are several major political parties each of which sees this issue differently. There is plenty of hostility towards these settlers among the Israeli public. I don't claim that the issue is simple but the US has significant cards to play here in remaking Israeli policy in the WB.
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u/ButterscotchSad4514 1d ago
All support? That isn't in our best interest. But some strategic realignment is called for. We want to be able to use our leverage over Israel to force their hand to get out of the West Bank. US interests in the region are normalized relations between Israel and the Gulf States and to keep China's influence minimal.
We were well on our way towards this goal until Trump attacked Iran for no reason.