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US Military Support of Israel Debate

November 1, 2024
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US Military Support of Israel Debate

Be it Resolved, don’t stop now. The U.S. should join Israel and take out Iran’s nuclear program.

Israel’s retaliatory air strikes against Iran targeted strategic military locations, including drone and ballistic missile manufacturing sites as well as air defence batteries. And while the mission has been celebrated as a successful one by both Israeli and US military officials, some argue that Israel should seize on the current moment – specifically the inability of Iran to defend itself against a large scale attack – to destroy its nuclear facilities, neutralize the threat to Israel, and restore stability to the Middle East. Critics argue that this plan would result in a significant military retaliation by the Iranian government that will lead to a wider regional war that will draw in Israel’s allies, in particular the United States. America must use all the resources and influences at its disposal to prevent Israel from further strikes against Iran and de-escalate this crisis before it’s too late.

Arguing in favour of the resolution is Mark Dubowitz. Mark is the CEO of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, a non-profit, non-partisan research institute focusing on foreign policy and national security.

Arguing against the resolution is Christopher Chivvis, senior fellow and director of the American Statecraft Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

“Israel has ignored calls for ceasefire and restraint, and what it’s done actually is it’s taken the fight to the enemy. It has been presented with a really incredible opportunity.”

– Mark Dubowitz

“The reality is that the United States and Israel share many common interests, but their interests are not identical.”

– Christopher Chivvs

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