Undoubtedly, but the US is so weak now, nobody is afraid of us, why should Israel be?
Just as an exercise, can you name one unfriendly nation that fears the US?
How about one friendly nation that respects and trusts us?
So what's up with Israel?
Does anyone really doubt the Muslim's plan for every Jew on the planet?
If so why can't I sell 'em the Brooklyn bridge as well?
I just don't get it.
It’s not that they fear the United States per se, but rather that they have a significant self-interest in keeping strong US ties. Israel has no qualms in attacking Iran, but if the US does not endorse the attack then it will become a diplomatic risk. You can see evidence of this with Israel trying to strengthen its relations with other countries to hedge against such a risk. The Israeli and US partnership is inestimable and it would be inexcusable for Obama to use it as leverage.
If push comes to shove... Israel will unilaterally attack Iran. Of course, this is how I see it.
Just as an exercise, can you name one unfriendly nation that fears the US?
How about one friendly nation that respects and trusts us?
So what's up with Israel?
There's a huge difference between an enemy fearing an attack from the US (knowing full well that we'd be stretched to the breaking point were we to try right now), and a dependent state to whom the USA is the only "friend" in the world, threatening to cut off aid.
Mark