I dunno, it might half way be protecting the Middle East from Israel as much as the other way around. https://www.washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysis/frien

I dunno, it might half way be protecting the Middle East from Israel as much as the other way around. https://www.washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysis/friends-benefits-why-us-israeli-alliance-good-america https://www.washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysis/friends-... Sort answer, they're a staunch ally providing security, intelligence and economic partnerships.