As the war in Gaza continues, tensions between the United States and Israel are growing. This came to a head on 25 March 2024. After vetoing three draft Security Council resolutions calling for a ceasefire, the US abstained on the latest vote, thus allowing the resolution to pass. This led to accusations from the Israeli government that Washington was hampering its effort to defeat Hamas. Set against the backdrop of growing strains between US President Joe Biden and Israel's Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, many are now asking whether the alliance between the United States and Israel is at breaking point?

The special relationship between the United States and Israel has deep roots. Havign taken control of Palestine in the First World War, Britain issued the Balfour Declaration in 1917, which laid the foundation for a Jewish national home. However, while this was endorsed by US President Woodrow Wilson, American support was also balanced by sensitivities towards the Arab Middle East. However, the horrors of the Holocaust catalysed support for Israel's creation and led to a UN plan to partition Palestine. On 14 May 1948, the US became the first country to recognise Israel's independence. But while Washington tried to balance relations in the years that followed and forced Israel to withdraw from Sinai during the 1956 Suez Crisis, the dynamic shifted as the Cold War intensified. After the Six-Day War, Israel became a key ally against Soviet-backed Arab states.

Despite occasional friction, the strategic alliance has steadily strengthened since then. This led to landmark breakthroughs like the Camp David Accords and the Oslo Accords. However, while US-Israel ties have remained strong in the 21st century, the special relationship faces new trials amidst escalating conflicts, notably the recent war in Gaza. Historical US support, typified by vetoing UN resolutions critical of Israel and extensive military aid, came under particular strain in March 2024 when the US abstained from a UN call for a ceasefire. This development, with growing criticism from the Biden Administration, signals potential changes in a historically steadfast alliance. While the strategic partnership remains strong, significant challenges may be on the horizon.

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VIDEO CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction and Titles
00:52 Special Relationships in International Relations
01:39 The United States and the Creation of Israel
03:36 The Emergence of the US-Israel Special Relationship
06:23 The United States and Middle East Peace Processes
08:08 US Support for Israel since 2000
10:14 The United States and Israel’s War in Gaza
12:22 Are US-Israel Relations at Breaking Point?

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American Israel Public Affairs Committee | AIPAC
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Council on Foreign Relations | U.S. Aid to Israel
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Question of Palestine | Vetoed Resolutions
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