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Originally Posted by hamster of smite
Even so I find a bit odd considering that as far as I can tell Israel is not very economically self suficient and leans heavily on US economic/military aid.
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Israel has increased ties with other growing powers for years now (I believe they had been the #2 arms seller to China throughout the 90's). Their relationship with China could serve them in the future.
Israel just recently made a potentially huge trade agreement with India. They are building solid relationships with two of the fastest growing powers in the world.
So, Israel will get the aid. They'll get weapons. Palestinians will still suffer at the hands of the Israeli government (which I think isn't entirely the case, but anyway). So once again, do you want us to have some say (as well as a strategic friend) there, or would you rather India and/or China take our place?