The United States has made no effort to hide what side it is on concerning the conflict between Israel and Palestine. Foreign relations with Palestine have been very rocky following Donald Trump’s unveiling of the U.S. Embassy recognizing Jerusalem as the Israeli capital. Last month, President Donald Trump rolled out federal funding cuts of $200 million previously being used to aid Palestine with a humanitarian crisis, food subsidies, medical treatments, and youth programs.
In recent news, the East Jerusalem Hospital Network will also be receiving $25 million worth of U.S. funding cuts this week. These hospitals mostly treat Palestinian patients. These cuts have done nothing to improve relations. In further support of Israel, the Palestine Liberation Organization office in Washington now has plans to close under U.S. orders. The president’s intention with these advancements has been to put pressure Palestine to sign a peace deal with Israel. Palestinian leaders have not been swayed.
Outright supporting Israel gives ground to further radicalization of terrorists in the Middle East. Arab nations such as Lebanon and Iran who have opposed and boycotted Israel will see the U.S. as even more of an enemy. Although Trump claims he is pushing for peace, an even greater conflict could result if Palestine continues to resist. This time the conflict would include the U.S. directly.
Should the United States be involved this? Do you think the funding cuts were a good decision? Why do you think Americans tend to side with Israel?
I believe that the United States should stay out of most foreign matters. There are pros and cons to the funding cuts.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Gunner, we should stay out of foreign matters. I believe that it was good for the funding cut, because we first need to worry about the problems in the United States and fix them before we can help other nations out. I also think Americans side with Israel is because they feel bad for them.
ReplyDeleteI think the United States should stay out of foreign matters to a certain extent. I agree with Daniel, about how we should worry about our nation before trying to help others.
ReplyDeleteI believe we should stay within foreign matters, due to the fact that we are involved no matter if we want to or not. On the other hand, the funding cuts were probably more involved than we needed to be. Also, we tend to side with Irael because we have been with them since the beginning, we have many mutual interests and historical ties, and they are our most reliable partners in the Middle East.
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