(Mosaic) Col. (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman - Nothing is more important to Israel's survival and prosperity than the bipartisan commitment of the U.S., the world's greatest power, which also happens to be the home of the world's second-largest Jewish community. We Israelis must constantly nurture and sustain that commitment, and never take it for granted. In this connection, for all the aid it receives, Israel does in fact repay America for its support, and much more. Not only do we Israelis fulfill our obligation to keep our immediate vicinity safe, we also accept strict limits on our trade with America's rivals. For example, Israel's trade with China could long ago have reached much higher levels had Israel not been bound by its promises to the U.S. The writer is former deputy for foreign policy and international affairs at Israel's National Security Council.
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