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The dangerous fantasy of independence from the US
Topic:
General/Other
Principal Investigators:
Dr. Shuki Friedman
Study Date:
2024
Source:
Jewish People Policy Institute (JPPI)
Key Findings:
In this opinion piece, the author warns against the implications of Israel’s independence from the US in the wake of the Israel-Hamas war, referencing Netanyahu’s announcement of boosting domestic production of weapons in order to ensure “freedom to act”.
The author highlights the challenges Israel faces in maintaining a steady supply of weapons to continue the fighting in Gaza, and provides proof as to why it will not be able to keep up without aid from the US. Larger countries with more ample resources such as Russia and Ukraine rely on international support when it comes to military needs as well.
The author argues that maintaining a strong relationship with the US is a necessity, even though it comes with the price of freedom of action.
Methodology:
Analysis is informed by externally-gathered data.