American and Israel
In a time of war, it is far too easy to get caught up in the violence, and forget that the true goal is peace. Hate, death, and pain make it difficult for the belligerent nations to think rationally and come up with a plan to end the violence. This is why a third party is necessary. A third party sees the situation from an outsider's viewpoint. Therefore, they are able to offer better advice and solutions. This situation is applicable to the current Middle East Crisis. Palestine and Israel cannot come to a peaceful solution without the help of the United States. In order to help the feuding parties, United States needs to be neutral, fair, and unbiased. Unfortunately, maintaining an unprejudiced view becomes harder as the bloodshed continues. Propaganda, economical/political ties, and pressure from both sides of the dispute lead United States to favor one side over another. The United States favoritism towards Israel can be seen in our media, the care packages we send to Israel, and the undivided support for Israel among the majority of religious groups in the United States. Throughout the Middle East Crisis, the United States has shown preferential treatment toward Israel. This bias view does not only threaten U.S.-Arab relations
Above all, Israel profits from it's relationship with the United States greatly since "more than seventeen percent of total worldwide U.S. assistance goes to Israel"(Laufer 140). Why has America been so generous? One reason is that the "United States recognizes a moral commitment to the continued existence and welfare of the state of Israel"(Laufer 140). Also, America feels that Israel will engage more readily in peaceful compromises with the Arab nations if they feel economically and militarily secure. If the state is secure then it will send a message to the Arab world that the "United States is prepare to back up its commitment to Israel"(Laufer 142), and that "Israel is here to stay"(Laufer 141). Our commitment to Israel can be traced back to American religious roots as well. For example, modern Christian Zionists in America are strong advocates of the Jewish cause. Christian Zionism includes religions such as fundamentalist Protestants, Presbyterians, Lutherans, Episcopalians, and Catholics. Overall, the Christian Zionists have attracted over "tens of millions of followers, as well as a major base of support for the Republican Party and also have thrown its immense media and political influence in support for Ariel Sharon and other right-wing Israeli leaders"(Haddad 110). Mainstream and conservative Jewish organizations in America are also contributors to America's pro-Israel sentiment. One does not have to look far to see whose side America supports. Our media, looking to please the pro-Israeli majority of America, unfairly and inadequately portrays the Arab world. Newspapers and television/radio shows mainly focus on Israel. The Arab countries are either neglected by the media or are depicted for their corrupt government, the falling economy, and the rise of suicide bombings in the Arab world. Even Yassir Arafat, the President of Palestine, spoke out about this issue: "Daily we have raids; dai
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