The US-Israel relationship explained | Start Here

The US has always been Israel’s most important ally. What’s behind the relationship? What keeps it going? And why are some people questioning how it works? #AJStartHere with @SandraGathmann explains.


00:59 - The US has supported Israel from the beginning
01:44 - Why the US supported Zionism
02:29 - The US and Israel’s “shared values”
03:27 - The US and Israel are strategic partners
04:07 - How the US and Israel’s strategic partnership developed during the Cold War
05:29 - The US gives Israel a lot of money for its military
07:25 - Being pro-Israel pays off politically in the US
07:51 - Why evangelical Christians in the US support Israel.
08:34 - The influence of pro-Israel lobby groups like AIPAC
09:46 - Is the US the guarantor of Israeli impunity?
10:56 - Is the US-Israel alliance under pressure?

This episode features:
David Tal - Israel Studies at the University of Sussex
Khaled Elgindy - Senior Fellow at the Middle East Institute
Steven Simon - Senior Research Analyst at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft
Alex Gatopoulos - Al Jazeera Defence Editor
Daniel Levy - President of the US / Middle East Project


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[Kwame-ywkz]

Think of Israel as an unofficial 51st state, not only enjoying a special status but also being armed, receiving money per citizen and enjoying free healthcare without paying taxes—truly the favored child among the states.

[resurrectedone]

"You know what also died in Gaza? The Myth of Western Humanity and Democracy"

[aalhorani]

USA TAX money to Israel must be directed to American people to improve their Healthcare, education, and housing.

[whiskeytangofoxtrot]

Israel is a military outpost for the US, hence the complete support from the mainland US and Israel has the money to backed the political candidates it wants that serve its interest.

[christineplaton]

Best short documentary, most Americans are not aware of how aide is dispensed to Israel. Raises important questions, justified concerns regarding funding of the Israeli military. When used to oppress the Palestinians, and now for genocidal warfare, these are crucial areas that the US must reconsider.

[victormendoza]

I love Sandra, she is very smart, intelligent, elegant, beautiful voice, etc., she provides a lot of good information in few minutes.

[xwzlcrj]

So sad how the world has ignored the abuse of the Palestinian people for decades, but this latest battle seems to have woken the people of the world to the realities of the Israel/Palestine relationship. We will DEMAND statehood and freedom for the Palestinian people until it happens, no going back to the way it was.

[kanikellashashank]

My favorite host.... Keeps me engaged the entire video

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From Sandra & the Start Here team

[public.public]

Get Israeli money out of American political parties.

[teoengchin]

It wasn't only sympathy behind US and European support the creation of Israel. Many leaders wanted a Jewish state so they could push their own local Jewish community to migrate there

[tauqirhussain]

Thank you for the wonderful of sharing this history. Maybe I need to know more about it.

[mashuduthidiela]

This was a phenomenal video. Clear and succinct.

[lacithedog]

Remember the USS LIberty. Israel is not the US's ally. Israel often acts in ways that are out of the US's interest.

[georgelee]

I used to support Israel until I read the history. What they did to Palestinians is just downright wrong.

[barbaracoit]

I find you all very unbiased in your reporting. I watch you a lot. Keep up the good work!

[Gaminiheraliyawala]

Thank you for the comprehensive report presented in a well balanced manner.... 👍👍

[amrajkhan]

another shared value is that in line with USA, Australia and Canada they are all colonial settler countries and were created by displacing and committing crimes against existing populations

[ThePrinceOfNigeria]

It's a sick relationship though.

Imagine giving us money only so we can create a group that supports your politicians to office, and in turn the politician implement policies that favor Israel. 😅