Originally posted by RetinoidReceptor
So my question: Does the US know everything Israel is doing, and does it encourage and approve of it with its blessing?
Does the US know everything that Israel is doing? I'd have to say no. Israel has not survived this long by putting their fate into other's hands.
The US does support Israel, because they are the only thing close to a democracy in that part of the world, and for that reason are a valuable
ally.
I would use Ronald Reagan's words when dealing with Israel:
Trust, but verify."