Exploring the Israel-US Alignment Under the Latest Ceasefire
An analysis of the complex dynamics between Israel and the US following the recent ceasefire, providing insights from a leading security expert.
The latest ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants has raised questions about the alignment between Israel and the United States. To shed light on this, NPR's Leila Fadel spoke with Danny Citrinowicz, a senior researcher at the Institute for National Security Studies in Tel Aviv.
Citrinowicz noted that while Israel and the US share a strong alliance, their interests and approaches don't always perfectly align, especially when it comes to the ongoing conflict in the region. He explained that Israel's primary goal is to ensure its security and protect its citizens, while the US often has a broader set of regional and global considerations to balance.
One key area of divergence is the US's push for a two-state solution, which Citrinowicz said Israel is not fully committed to at the moment. Israel's focus is on managing the conflict and maintaining a fragile stability, rather than pursuing a comprehensive peace agreement.
Source: NPR
