The recent killing of Hezbollah’s Ali Musa Daqduq by Israeli forces symbolizes a significant moment of justice for U.S. veterans affected by the Iraq war. Daqduq was responsible for the death and kidnapping of U.S. soldiers, and his elimination signifies a long-awaited reckoning. While the Biden administration exhibits discomfort over Israel’s actions, it is crucial to understand that the downfall of Israel’s enemies is synonymous with American security. The historical failure of U.S. foreign policy has stemmed from a refusal to accept Israel as a strategic ally.
For over three decades, the U.S. foreign policy establishment has continuously embraced a narrative that positions Israel as a catalyst for regional instability, falsely believing that peace would derive from Israeli concessions to hostile entities. However, this flawed reasoning has only perpetuated cycles of violence and instability across the Middle East, linking the fate of Israel directly to America's own security challenges. The Biden administration's hesitance to acknowledge this reality further muddles the prospect of advancing actual peace in the region.
Donald Trump distinctly altered the narrative around U.S.-Israel relations by asserting the importance of recognizing Israel's strength as directly correlating with U.S. national security. Contrary to the presidency-style approach of appeasement illustrated over the past several administrations, Trump's strategy lays the groundwork for potential peace in the Middle East through a more robust support of Israeli military actions against threats. An empowered Israel diminishes the number of interventions needed by the U.S. in the region, advocating for a shift in the historical paradigm.
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