For decades, the U.S.–Israel relationship was treated as a given. It wasn’t. It developed cautiously, shaped by Cold War calculations, regional instability, and a gradual alignment of interests. Early distance gave way to cooperation forged through war, diplomacy, and shared security concerns.
This is not a story of blind loyalty or simple affection, but of decisions made under pressure—and of a partnership that raises a persistent question: not just why America once chose Israel, but why it still does.
