What Makes Israel Such a Valuable Partner
Israel, a nation of just 8 million people, has become a renowned global leader in a range of industries. (Photo: stellalevi/Getty Images)
Israel is known as the innovation nation, and with very good reason.
As a country merely the size of New Jersey and with no real natural resources to speak of, Israel still has the third-most companies listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market, trailing only the much larger United States and China.
This tiny nation of just 8 million people has, through its own boldness and entrepreneurial spirit, become a renowned global leader in industries ranging from high technology to agriculture to manufacturing to tourism.
The nation’s continued success in recent years can be at least partially credited to the incredible leadership of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Netanyahu is an orator of the highest order—an extraordinary communicator. The prime minister’s talents were on full display for all to see at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee Policy Conference, which took place recently in my beloved Washington, D.C.
Before delivering a moving speech on policy, Netanyahu first dove into an impromptu discussion of the Jewish state’s unique ability to lead on a global scale, highlighting the country’s remarkable gains in recent years and its impressive economic standing.
For 15 minutes and without any notes, the prime minister paced the front of the stage at the packed Washington Convention Center where 18,000 pro-Israel activists sat with undivided attention while he delivered a cogent and memorable presentation on the innovative spirit that is just one aspect of what makes Israel so incredible.
Israel’s true power, Netanyahu underscored, is not in its natural resources, but rather in its “human resources.” He provided tangible, real-world examples of this phenomenon by citing a number of innovative Israeli companies that have been recently acquired by giants of industry in leading business hubs like Silicon Valley and beyond.
He pointed to cutting-edge Israeli institutions such as the Volcani Institute, which produces a staggering 75 percent of all agricultural innovation.
I can personally attest to his glowing description. I have been to Israel over a dozen times and have had the opportunity to see the remarkable country and its innovation at work firsthand. I can tell you from these experiences and from my conversations with the country’s leaders that Israel offers an immense strategic value to the United States as a key partner and friend in diplomacy.
The economies of our two countries are intrinsically linked, and this provides both our nations with immeasurable benefits and advantages. This value is underscored by the fact that some of the biggest and best companies in the United States, including Google and Intel, chose to build their research and development facilities in Israel, because the country has no peer when it comes to technological talent.
In the years to come, look for Israel to build upon its reputation for excellence and become a worldwide leader in an increasing number of growing industries, such as cybersecurity.
Israelis have an innate talent for using modern technologies to revolutionize existing industries, as well as for creating entirely new ones based on the ever-evolving global needs. This drive to innovate and improve the world around them is an invaluable skill that will continue to define them as a global leader for the foreseeable future.
As we all know, Israel’s origins date all the way back to the time of the Bible, where it was described as the land of milk and honey, blessed by God, and promised to the Jewish people. Today, more than ever, the Jewish people in Israel are fulfilling this promise and destiny.
In many ways, it is a mirror of the United States on a far smaller scale. Both countries are champions of the same core values. The Jewish state and its people are truly living out their mandate to be light unto the nations.
When it comes to U.S. leaders, Israel has found no greater friend than President Donald Trump. He has already acted to correct a historic wrong by recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and announcing his intention to move the U.S. Embassy there.
I personally cannot wait to visit the new embassy in its rightful place in Jerusalem. This critical and momentous change marks the beginning of a new era that will further strengthen the invaluable ties between our two great nations.
As Israel continues to establish its dominance alongside the U.S. as a global leader in technology and business, we should welcome new and increased opportunities to grow together for the good of both our countries and the entire world. https://www.dailysignal.com/2018/03/29/what-makes-israel-such-a-valuable-partner/
Many prominent Christian theologians see the reconstruction and development of the modern state of Israel as the fulfillment of Biblical prophesy.
Further they see it as the most significant religious development globally in the 20th and 21st century.
I concur.
Many respected economists, technologists, political scientists and others see the contributions and core values of Israel dovetailing those of the USA and other free world nations.
Again, I agree.
Good article Heartland.
Well done.
All best wishes to you and yours for a joyous and meaningful Easter celebration this Sunday.
Peace and Abundant Blessings.
Enoch.
The main thing that Israel has is a large vacuum cleaner hose into the US Treasury
Actually that's a commonly held misconception. But its actually not true:
For starters, its important to realize that there are two types of foreign aid: economic and military. (I haven't checked recently, but IIRC, almost all aid to Israel is military aid-- not economic).
Why is that important?
Obviously The Israelis are quite capable of producing their own uniforms, armoured transport vehicles, guns, etc- so the aid they need is not for that but rather for the most advanced weapons-- mainly advanced military aircraft. Which are indeed expensive! (IIRC that means made in America F16, F15, and F35 military aircraft).
But here's what many people don't know-- their is a condition attached to that U.S. military aid-- the Israelis must spend it only on American products. And what does that mean? All that money is not kept by Israel!
Rather than going to Israel, that money actually it goes to American industry-- made in America products only. Basically, that aid money isn't kept by Israelis, but rather goes to support American defense corporations, yes-- American managers and CEOs, and American workers!!
when it is all said and done, who has the planes and who paid for them?
No other country in the world that the US provides aid for spends almost the entirety of that aid back in the USA. Only Israel, so why don't you complain instead about all the other aid that the USA provides around the world? Why just Israel, charger?
Now, let's consider what benefits to the USA that military aid to Israel provides. Think about all the shared development and technology on missile defence, the effective armour for vehicles which has saved the lives of countless American soldiers in the ME, the improvements provided to American military equipment and airplanes by Israeli-developed technology. The joint training of American and Israeli armed forces, the Israeli know-how in dealing with terrorism, the shared intelligence that only Israel is in a position to obtain and provide. The massive storage of American military supplies in the most perfectly located area of the world that is immediately available to American armed forces without requiring extensive and time-wasting transport. I could fill a few pages with the advantages the USA has received from the aid it has provided to Israel. And for the aid provided to virtually EVERY other country - what has the USA received in return? It was a highest ranking American armed forces official who made the comment that having Israel as a close ally in the Middle East is like having the most advanced American aircraft carrier sitting there, without requiring one crew member.
Only a fool, a biased Israel-basher or an anti-Semite would deny the tremendous benefit obtained by the USA from the military aid provided to Israel.
Well in this case an ally of ours has them, and we paid for them (just as we pay for the planes for the American military).
There are certainly many precedents-- we've always given military aid to our allies. (In many cases they can't afford advanced weapons in large quantities-- so we aid our friends). We did this to a very large degree during major wars as well.
The main goal is to strengthen an important ally, but is also a big plus to the American economy as that money goes to purchase American made products (In this case mainly advanced military aircraft) made in the U,S,
Israel has the attitude that the main purpose of the USA is to support it.
It's news to me that a country is capable of having an "attitude", in fact ignoring all the benefits that the USA gets from Israel says something about YOUR attitude, and that of those who thumbed up your comment.
What is good about Social News sites is that everyone is entitled to their opinion, right or wrong. So be it.
I have complained about other countries. Israel gets a of our money and has too much influence in American government. Israel wants our foreign policy to put their interest above what is best for American citizens
We are told there is not enough money to fund things in the USA but there always seems to be money to send to Israel. Like I said before, it is like buying somebody a steak dinner but having to eat hamburger yourself.
Whenever I hear statements like that I wonder why the complaints are directed at Israel-- while our YUGE aid to the Muslim world is never mentioned. (I think in most cases the people complaining about aid to Israel are not biased, but rather they are merely poorly informed).
For example, Afghanistan alone receives almost twice as much aid than Israel does-- but there's hardly a peep about that!
Why?
Wouldn't the war that we're bogged down in there have something to do with it?
And BTW, Israel does a lot to support the U.S. military-- support that is often crucial in the fight against America's enemies. At this point probably more than any other party (even more than the Kurds!). But Afghanistan? Every so often there are headlines about some Afghani attacks U.S. troops and often the person murdering U.S. troops is a member of the Afghani military. (Yet Afghanistan is the #1 recipient of U.S. military aid-- they get almost $2 billion more than Israel. But I've never heard a word of complaint about that from the Israel bashers--- why?)
Israel's best interests are our best interests, being our de facto proxy in this region of belligerents and Islamic terrorists.
That is correct.
Over the years the Israelis have done many things that has helped the U.S. in the fight against terror, many things that most Americans don't know about. (To cite but one example, Saddam was building a nuclear reactor. Their neighbours complained, but no one (except Iran) was willing to do anything about it. After the Iranian attempt failed, Israel was the only country in the world that acted-- they destroyed Saddam's nuclear reactor!
Operation Opera ( Hebrew : מבצע אופרה ), also known as Operation Babylon, was a surprise Israeli air strike carried out on 7 June 1981, which destroyed an Iraqi nuclear reactor under construction 17 kilometers (10.5 miles) southeast of Baghdad . The operation came after Iran's unsuccessful Operation Scorch Sword operation had caused minor damage to the same nuclear facility the previous year, the damage having been subsequently repaired by French technicians.
There are many more examples about how Israel acted in a way that helped us. Most recently they have done a lot to support U.S. efforts against terror groups such as ISIS and Hizb'Allah, as well as against Russia's puppet government in Syria.
"Why?"
Israel's economy, which is bragged about here, is strong enough to pay for this on their own
The old economics class question of Butter or Guns is answered here with it is easy to have butter when somebody else buys your guns for you
The answer to that is easy, Krishna, but I could get banned from NT by saying it. They will ignore what I said here:
and in my opinion, that labels them for what they really are.
That just links right back to this, I don't understand what that means
I think that while it foes link back to this same seed on NT,it was meant to be a link to a specific comment.
I would tend to disagree.
Many Americans (perhaps most) don't know much about Israel (or for that matter, the other countries in the area). So their opinions are based on what they occasionally see in the media.
And since the Arab propaganda machine is quite vigorous and well financed by an almost limitless amount of oil money...and many Israelis have leaend not to care too much about what others think of them...what most Americans are exposed to is more often than not misleadin). So I don't blame most of them for believing the alternative facts.
What makes you assume the two are mutually exclusive?
NT will first display the whole seed, and then almost immediately after, focus on the particular comment. Have patience.
All countries have an attitude or way they do things and present the country
My attitude is American foreign aid comes from my taxes.
How much of your taxes are given to Israel?
are you referring to 5.1.3?
I don't just complain about money given to Israel.
Most foreign aid is a bribe or payoff, in one way or another
What other country's leader comes into our Congress and tells us what to do?
Not always however I like Israel better than any other country in that problem area
Rather than going to Israel, that money actually it goes to American industry-- made in America products only. Basically, that aid money isn't kept by Israelis, but rather goes to support American defense corporations, yes-- American managers and CEOs, and American workers!!
And here's somethnig else to think about.
Amongst the people who benefit greatly from that military aid are American corporations (military and otherwise. Which means that if you own stock in a U.S. defense industry (LMT, BA, NOC, etc) yu yourself benefit financially.
But in addition to that, even you own mutual funds, (and to a lesser extent index funds) they might also benefit by so called "aid to Israel"-- because whether you know it or not, many of these include shares of U.S. defense industries.
And of course American workers in defense industries benefit. (In fact if most military aid to Israel was cut there would be cutbacks in total hours worked, and American workers would be laid off)
And, finally, here's another thing many Americans may not realize-- Israel has been one of the best, if not the best, ally of the U.S. TYheir support of the U.S. and Arab countries, the Kurds, and others who are fighting ISIS has been a game changer. I can go into the details, but don't have time now.
And in addition,besides the U.S.: Egypt has been plagued by attacks coming from Gaza-- attacks on both their military as well as civilians. Although its not often known, Israeli intelligence is superb-- and their surveillance of Gaza terrorists is supplied to the Egyptian miliitary in order to assist Egypt's fight against ISIS and other Gaza based terrorist trying to infiltrate Egypt to murder Egyptians...