What's the Real Reason Behind the U.S. Supporting Israel?

In 1986, then-Senator Joe Biden said there was ‘no apology to be made’ when it came to supporting Israel, claiming that ‘it is the best $3 billion investment we make.’

Biden emphasized that naked self-interest should guide U.S. policy in the Middle East and having a loyal ally in the region furthers that self-interest. In fact, he argued that if there was no Israel, then the U.S. would have to invent one.

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What's the Real Reason Behind the U.S. Supporting Israel?

[tareqziad]

So, its actually not about Jewish people having a country where they feel safe its about the USA's interests in the region

[ghaithghazi]

"America has no permanent friends or enemies, only interests" Henry Kissinger

[TheRealMando_]

To protect our interests. Spoken like a true colonial power

[kadypslon]

America is not a country, it's a Business.

[guylanctot]

Biden saying the quiet part out loud back then

[wuyuezhui]

Why can't the United States invest its money in the American people at home?

[Allouachem]

Now I understand how an old 80 yrs man is the president of U.S.

[skyb]

3 Billion dollars then and
15 BILLION DOLLARS now.
How are Americans quite when "their" money is going to Israel?

[COV]

It is disgusting that for the last decade most wars have been a business to the USA. I hope one day our kids don't have to pay for this.

[Sa_m-sam]

America is not a country but a business deal

[ahmetkeskin]

How on earth can America mediate between the Palestinians and the Israelis when they themselves created Israel for their own interests

[zahrasaeed]

How can one think of creating happiness out of someone else’s misery…shame on him

[rahulb]

When millions of Americans are homeless and have no food. 75% Americans are living on paycheck.

[KWAW]

He is admitting that “it is only business.”

[fishdawn]

Creating the state of Israel in the Middle East was indeed influenced by various geopolitical interests. Thank you for acknowledging that, Joe.

[jillsomething]

This has always been the USA position, not just bidens.

[TheZenGarden_]

You did help invent israel, its called the "Balfour Declaration."

[lorisaffier]

Americans need help. We have an outrageous problem with homelessness, our educational system is sub standard, and our medical care is an embarrassment. I think the American people are worth that 3 billion investment.

[doggytheanarchist]

You shouldn't be allowed to be a politician for 40 years.

[merlionsin]

US supporting Israel goes back to all leaders not just Biden