The United States needs a dependable and powerful partner in a volatile world, and Israel has repeatedly proven to be that ally. No other nation combines military strength, intelligence capabilities, technological innovation, combat experience, and resolve as effectively. This is not a casual arrangement but a battle-tested partnership that yields tangible results.
John Hannah, a former national security adviser to Vice President Dick Cheney, described the recent cooperation as a “qualitative leap forward.” The alliance is not merely symbolic; it delivers real-time advantages against shared threats, particularly Iran, which remains the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism.
Iran’s regime is a repressive machine that suppresses its own people to fund chaos abroad. Its treatment of women is not an isolated issue but a core part of its governance, teaching domination and obedience over freedom. This doctrine is exported globally through proxies like Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis, who spread instability from Gaza to the Arabian Sea. The Houthis have already disrupted shipping lanes, and the mere threat of closing the Strait of Hormuz spikes insurance costs and energy prices worldwide.
If the international community fails to confront Iran decisively, the regime retains its uranium enrichment, missile arsenal, and chokehold on global oil. Weakness invites further aggression, as Tehran sees any hesitation as a green light for continued terrorism. Israel’s military, intelligence, and technological edge was forged by necessity, and unlike some allies, it retains the will to use it. Britain once played a similar role but has lost that capacity through budget cuts and wavering resolve.
Some American politicians, however, seem to be on the wrong side. New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has threatened to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu upon his arrival in the city, despite having no legal authority. Such stunts only encourage Iran and its proxies, suggesting that politics might succeed where bombs have failed in dividing America from its strongest ally. Netanyahu rightly condemned Mamdani’s rhetoric as “fomenting hate” and divisive. A mayor should focus on public safety, not theatrical gestures against foreign leaders.
Mamdani’s stance is not fringe; over 100 House Democrats have voted to cut military financing for Israel. This trend is misguided. The alliance should not be treated as a handout but as a strategic investment. Israel offers a unique combination of firepower, intelligence, and tech innovation that no other partner can match. The solution is to move from the language of “aid” to genuine partnership, with deeper cooperation in joint research, weapons development, intelligence sharing, and collaboration on AI, missile defense, cyber warfare, and quantum computing.
This shift is also politically smart. As long as the relationship is framed as aid, critics will continue to portray Israel as a freeloader, obscuring its role as a key ally that enhances American security. By reframing the relationship as an investment, the false narrative can be dismantled. Israel remains indispensable, but the true nature of the alliance becomes clear: it is a mutual benefit, not a one-way transfer.
Iran offers fanaticism and chaos; Israel offers strength and innovation. The United States must stand with Israel and deny Iran a victory. This is not charity; it is national security. The path forward is to deepen the partnership and finish the job.
