Israel: Background and U.S. Relations

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Abstract:

Since Israel's founding in 1948, successive U.S. Presidents and many Members of Congress have demonstrated a commitment to Israel's security and to close U.S. Israel cooperation. Strong bilateral ties influence U.S. policy in the Middle East, and Congress provides active oversight of the executive branch's actions. Israel is a leading recipient of U.S. foreign aid and a frequent purchaser of major U.S. weapons systems. The two countries signed a free trade agreement in 1985, and the United States is Israel's largest trading partner. Legislation in Congress frequently includes proposals to strengthen U.S. Israel cooperation.

Author(s):
Zanotti, Jim
Author Organization(s):
Congressional Research Service
Funding Organization(s):
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC, WASHINGTON DC , DC
Document Type:
Technical Report/Congressional Report
Publication Date:
2022 Jun 15
Pagination:
55

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution Code:
A - Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement: Public Release

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Collection: TRECMS
Subject Terms
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
national security, national politics, international law, congress, international organizations, department of state, foreign relations, warning systems, international trade, personnel management, societies, defense systems, foreign aid, law, national governments, treaties, governments
Keyword(s):
jcpoa(Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action), knesset
Subject Categories:
Behavioral and Social Sciences
Creation Date:
2022 Jun 24
Update Date:
2022 Aug 11