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I've always felt that we support Israel for the same reason we support Ukraine. They're a friendly military force located in a region of the world where we have enemies. Ukraine helps counter Russia and the same for Israel during the Soviet Union era. Now Israel is a counter to Iran and various terrorist groups.
Most of the enemies are there in the Middle East are because of Israel, or other things we've done, like invasions or funding terrorists to get oil.
That's absolutely one of the key reasons the US supports Israel. However, that doesn't mean it can turn a blind eye to what Israel actually does.
The West, especially the United States, has the ability to exert a lot of influence on Israel and yet it seems that they're not trying. Withholding military aid, among other things, goes a long way.
I really wonder what it is I'm missing when it comes to why they won't exert pressure the way it seems they should.
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