Is Israel a Good Ally?

Foreign Policy · Matthew Kroenig · 2026-10-27 16:52 UTC

A new book details how the country slayed Washington’s foes.

A new book details how the country slayed Washington’s foes.

As Israelis head to the polls on Oct. 27, Americans are increasingly asking: Is Israel a good ally for the United States?

The long-standing bipartisan consensus holds that Israel is the United States’ closest regional ally and among its most important partners globally. However, more and more young Americans on both sides of the political aisle seem to be holding a different view. They see Israel as a genocidal and militaristic state, dragging the United States into unnecessary foreign wars.

Read the full story at Foreign Policy · All coverage of this story