A History of U.S.-Israel Relations

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Supporters of Israel hold Israel flags at a Jewish United Fund-hosted solidarity event in Glencoe, Ill.
Supporters of Israel hold Israel flags at a Jewish United Fund-hosted solidarity event in Glencoe, Ill., Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023. Nam Y. Huh/AP Photo

Since the founding of the state of Israel in 1948, U.S. presidents have tried a variety of approaches to maintain balanced relations with Israel and the surrounding Arab states. In the years leading up to the Israeli-Hamas war, a series of conflicts have made the attempt particularly challenging.

Episode Credits

  • Norman Gilliland Host
  • Daniel Hummel Guest