(Newsweek) William Daroff - Cooperation between the U.S. and Israel safeguards the Jewish state, maintains regional stability, protects vital American strategic interests, and ultimately saves countless lives. U.S. assistance enables Israel to maintain its qualitative military edge over adversaries such as Iran, ensuring that it can defend itself effectively against any global threat. U.S. military aid to Israel also serves critical American national security interests. Our military partnership enables the U.S. to maintain an active presence in the region without having to deploy U.S. troops and potentially put Americans in harm's way. Israel's thriving defense industry produces cutting-edge military technologies, such as the Iron Dome missile defense system, which has saved thousands of lives. Military aid to Israel also contributes to new scientific innovations that benefit the entire world, including the development of breakthrough medical devices and water conservation technologies. Additionally, more than 75% of security assistance provided to Israel is spent in the U.S., which boosts the U.S. economy and helps support thousands of high-quality American jobs across the country. The writer is CEO of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations.
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