America is Safer Because of Israel

Israel’s strength is not only vital for its own survival but also central to America’s safety. From missile defense to moral conviction, the U.S.-Israel alliance reflects both practical necessity and shared heritage. As regional threats grow, this bond reminds us that defending Israel is not just about supporting an ally—it is about protecting America’s own future.

A Partnership Forged in Security and Shared Values

When Americans think about allies that shape their own safety, few recognize just how central Israel is to that equation. In a volatile region defined by threats from Iran, proxy militias, and shifting global alliances, Israel’s stability serves as a frontline defense not only for itself but for the West as a whole.

Why Israel’s Security Is America’s Security

The depth of this bond goes beyond treaties and formal agreements. Israel’s survival instincts and hard-won innovations in defense have produced systems - from Iron Dome to cyber security frameworks - that protect not just Tel Aviv or Jerusalem, but ultimately American citizens at home and abroad. For the United States, Israel’s strength is not a distant issue; it is a force multiplier for American security.

This reality was underscored in a recent conversation between former U.S. Ambassador David Friedman and current U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee on the One Jewish State podcast. Huckabee described how Israel’s preparedness - every home and building outfitted with shelters, a civilian population trained to remain calm under fire - creates a unique environment of resilience. It’s a model that contrasts sharply with other regions where chaos reigns in times of crisis.

Beyond the Military

But the partnership is more than military pragmatism. It is also moral and historical. Israel represents a modern nation rooted in biblical heritage, proving that a people long denied sovereignty could revive their homeland and thrive against all odds.

For many Americans, this story resonates deeply with their own sense of mission and destiny. Huckabee captured this duality well: Israel is not simply a diplomatic post, but a home, a place where faith and freedom converge.

The Resilience of the Partnership

That convergence explains why U.S. support for Israel remains durable even amid partisan divisions. The connection is anchored in shared values, not just shared interests. When Israel defends its borders, it defends the principle that free societies can endure in hostile environments. When it innovates, the world benefits. And when it survives, America gains a partner that keeps global threats in check.

The lesson is clear: protecting Israel isn’t charity, nor is it optional. The deep security cooperation between the U.S. and Israel is serious - an investment in the security of the United States itself, one that reflects both strategic logic and a recognition of shared destiny.