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trollslayer · 46-50, M
Considering they fired on one of our ships back in the 1960s and we bought their “accident” excuse, it does make one wonder. Also the Beirut BS from the 1980s.
Partly I think it is strategic. We want to have an ally in that region, especially during cold war times we didn’t want them to be allies with the soviets.
Also the financial backing and political support of american Jewsish population is a factor. Just look how it derailed Biden/Harris.
And recently it is the general anti-muslim American attitude, especially post Iran revolution in the late 1970s, and accelerated post 9/11.
Lastly (and not insignificant) is the American protestant belief that Jews rebuilding the Jerusalem Temple will usher in the second coming of Jesus.
Partly I think it is strategic. We want to have an ally in that region, especially during cold war times we didn’t want them to be allies with the soviets.
Also the financial backing and political support of american Jewsish population is a factor. Just look how it derailed Biden/Harris.
And recently it is the general anti-muslim American attitude, especially post Iran revolution in the late 1970s, and accelerated post 9/11.
Lastly (and not insignificant) is the American protestant belief that Jews rebuilding the Jerusalem Temple will usher in the second coming of Jesus.