Israel: New MKs – The Importance Of Your American Cousins
The votes have been counted.
It appears that almost half the members of our new Knesset will be serving in the Knesset for the first time, and that there will be several new ministers in Israel’s next government. The faces of Israel’s elected officials are changing, and with that comes the the prospect – and hope – that there will be broader understanding on the Israeli government’s part of the American Jewish community’s role in ensuring Israel’s security.
Much of the recent election campaign was focused on the significant social problems facing Israel.
Both new and returning MKs may confidently assume that the United States will continue to send Israel $3 billion every year in military aid.
Trends in the United States, however, lead to real concern about potential challenges to American support for Israel. Moreover, Knesset members – both new and returning – tend take the support of the American Jewish community for granted and do not fully understand the vital role this community plays in ensuring the US government’s continued support for Israel.
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