As an American myself, I’ve asked several people this question. No one seems to know why either. Is it strategic position in the world? I don’t think they have anything the US can exploit besides that really. Am I missing something? Political arguing aside what exactly is the motivation? Thanks for any explanations.

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    There is a difference between the friendliness between the west and Israel, which is based on a long history of alliance and a shared culture

    It is based on history of colonization and imperialism

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      I mean, would you prefer we bond better with the Saudis and Iranians over a history of religious fundamentalism and subjugating women? Because we can do that, too, if you’d prefer.

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        The hell is that bullshit. I will not play the game of who is worst although we all know who is . You simply do not become a friend with a settler colonial power trying to exterminate a population of 5 - 6 millions from the land . Your shitty country is already an ally of Saudi arabia too

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            Of course you are going to ignore the part where that israel is genociding palestinians for 78 gpddamn year. The west is supporting Israel which is also a religious state because of imperialism and history of colonization that is a fact

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                No, I didn’t. I kept focusing on Israel . Keep ignoring that the west support is simply about imperialism and shared history of settler colonialism

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        Hey here’s an idea what if we don’t bond with any of them and give up this incredibly expensive and wasteful project of taking over the Middle East and instead spend that money on things like healthcare and green energy?