Opinion: What Israel’s incoming government means for U.S-Israel relations
The U.S. – Israel relationship will soon face its biggest test in nearly 70 years.that he had succeeded in forming a new coalition, and is now set to return to power as the leader of the most far-right government in Israel’s history.held several high-level meetings to deliberate how America’s approach to our closest Middle East ally might be affected as a result.
However, the importance – to both country’s national security interests – of preserving the increasingly fragile U.S. – Israel relationship cannot be understated. To his credit, President Biden has historically been a strong supporter of Israel, and has stood firmly against the growing anti-Israel sentiment within his own party, including calls from prominent progressives to suspend American military aid to Israel.
Though Netanyahu himself is not considered a far-right politician, and enjoys broad support among Israelis, his commitment to staying in power, and a quirk in Israel’s electoral system have paved the way for far-right politicians to gain outsized influence.
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