It’s Time for a Reset in U.S.-Israel Relations

Excerpt It’s time for a reset in the U.S.-Israel relationship. No, not because Israel did anything wrong. To the contrary, it’s because Israel is so essential to America and too many Americans don’t understand why. For decades, U.S.-Israel ties centered around foreign aid. Washington gives, Jerusalem takes, and American policymakers defend the cost as an investment in a solid ally. That model, however, no longer reflects today’s multifaceted, interest-based alliance. Richard Goldberg, a former official on both the National Energy Dominance Council and National Security Council, is a senior advisor at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. @rich_goldberg