This chapter discusses the significance of condemnations against Israel and how they can influence boycotts, sanctions, and the Biden administration's support for Israel's security. It also explores Israel's dependence on the United States and the strategic value, costs, and limitations of the aid provided by the US.
For decades, American aid to Israel has sent a strategic message: the greatest superpower in the world stands behind the Jewish state. But does it really? Historian and former Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Michael Oren tells EconTalk's Russ Roberts that it's time for Israel to stop accepting U.S. foreign aid. He also explains why he's optimistic about Israel's future even as the Gaza War drags on.