Who’s Secretly Behind Israel’s Power? Part 2

Such announcements appear frequently in international news. However, despite criticism from many countries, Israel continues its military operations with increasing intensity.

A key question arises: Why is Israel so difficult to stop even though it is surrounded by many Arab countries?

This issue has been raised three times in the United Nations Security Council. In the Security Council, representatives of different countries vote to make decisions. Once a decision is approved, countries are expected to follow it.

However, each time a ceasefire agreement was proposed, the United States used its veto power to block the decision.

Interestingly, the same United States had earlier proposed a ceasefire resolution in June 2024, which was passed, but it was later vetoed as well.

President Joe Biden has repeatedly said that war is not in anyone’s interest, yet the United States has continued to use its veto power.

According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, 69% of Israel’s imported weapons between 2019 and 2023 came from the United States. In addition, the United States provides $3.8 billion in military aid to Israel every year.

This information is publicly available. Many critics say that while the United States talks about stopping the war in Gaza, it also continues to support Israel.

One reason for this support is linked to religion. Research from Wheaton College suggests that about 35–40% of Americans strongly believe in the Bible and think the creation of Israel fulfills biblical prophecy.

There is also an organization in the United States called Christians United for Israel (CUFI), which aims to protect Israel and advocate for Jewish interests. It has around 10 million members worldwide, including many influential figures in American politics.

Another key factor is political lobbying. One of the most powerful lobbying groups in Washington is the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC). Its purpose is to influence U.S. government policies in favor of Israel.

Lobbying is legal in the United States as long as it is transparent. According to AIPAC, it works to promote pro-Israel policies in the U.S. government. Many candidates supported by AIPAC in U.S. elections have won their races, and millions of dollars are spent supporting pro-Israel politicians.

Another incident shows how intense this support can be. When South Africa filed a case against Israel in the International Criminal Court (ICC) accusing it of human rights violations in Gaza, the ICC prosecutor Karim Khan reportedly received a letter from 12 U.S. senators warning that if arrest warrants were issued against Israeli leaders, the United States could impose sanctions and travel restrictions.

The letter reportedly stated: “If you target Israel, we will target you.”

Financial support also plays a role. Governments often issue bonds to raise money from investors. According to a report by The Guardian, in August 2023 an Israeli bond representative asked the Ohio State Treasurer whether the state would buy $5 million worth of Israeli bonds.

Surprisingly, the purchase was approved within 40 minutes. After the war between Hamas and Israel began, various U.S. states and municipalities bought at least $1.7 billion worth of Israeli bonds.

All these factors show that there are many reasons behind the strong U.S. support for Israel.

Finally, there is also a strategic reason. The United States has had tensions with Iran for decades. Because of conflicts in places like Afghanistan and Iraq, the U.S. wants a reliable partner in the Middle East, and Israel plays that role.

Many Arab countries support a two-state solution, where Palestinians would have their own independent state. However, Israel has not accepted this solution so far.

As a result, the conflict continues and could become even more dangerous in the future.