I consider a "staunch ally" of the US those nations that send their own to battle along side our men and women.
Should we be seen as disrespecting or ignoring them with a singular invitation to Israel?
Invite one - invite all
If Israel “fought beside us” in the Middle East it would do more harm than good. I don’t think we have ever asked them otherwise.
If push came to shove would they stand with us? I have always believed that to be true.
Sorry, Right_in_Virginia ... I posted this exact same comment later, before I read yours!
U.S. Col. David Marcus led Israeli troops in 1948 and lost his life there.