Most Americans approach the problems of the Middle East with a pro-Israeli bias - and rightly so.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I believe that Israel and the U.S.-Israel relationship are, and should be, key considerations in shaping U.S. policy in the Middle East. Americans with roots or interests in the region should be involved in advocacy and discussions of public policy concerning the region.
At the end of the day, Americans know that the ones they really can trust, in all the Middle East, it's only Israel.
Too often in the past, U.S. leaders have forced Israel to pay the price for American strategic interests in the Middle East - through concessions in the peace process as well as passivity in the face of Iraqi attacks.
As it is my good fortune to be American, I live in the only country that as a matter of policy is pro-Israel regardless of party allegiance; Democrats and Republicans equally unite behind the blue-and-white.
The Israelis are very smart about politics and strategy, but there are a few exceptions. One is Lebanon, the other is Gaza, where they were completely inept.
The United States is a strong and ardent ally of Israel. The fact of the matter is that friends can disagree. I think what's important is that world leaders are able to sit down with one another, have frank conversations and move forward.
Cooperation with the U.S. is the basis on which all Israeli foreign policy is built.
Israel is grateful that America believes in us.
American foreign policy has been - and must continue to be - based on unequivocal support for Israel's right to exist and to be free from terror.
If you look at military and intelligence positions from the 1950s, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has always been against American national interests.