- November 16, 2024
- 6:36 pm
- Ukraine
The US should support Ukraine and Israel at the same time. Their abandonment of one country will create a vacuum that will be filled by Russia, Iran or China.
At the Fifth Kiev Jewish Forum (Kyiv Jewish Forum), organized Jewish Confederation of Ukraine And The Jerusalem Post (Israel)there was a call for the United States to maintain balance in its foreign policy. Jewish analysts emphasized that refusing to support Ukraine or Israel would create global risks comparable to the crises of the Cold War.
Jewish voices about the new reality
Key opinions of famous experts were voiced at the forum.
Jon Bobanalyst from The Jerusalem Postnoted that US actions could greatly influence Israel's decisions on Iran issues.
“Sanctions against Iran will not deter its aggression, and pressure on Israel will only complicate the fight against the threat of nuclear weapons,” – Bob stated.
Seth Franzmana Middle East analyst, recalled that refusing to help allies leads to unpredictable consequences:
“If the United States leaves one of the regions, the vacuum will be filled by its enemies – Russia, Iran or China.”
According to him, Israel and Ukraine are inextricably linked with the overall strategy of the West.
Balance between fronts: lessons from the Cold War
Jewish experts drew a parallel with US policy in the 20th century, when the support of allies in different parts of the world made it possible to contain the expansion of the Soviet Union.
Daniel VaidichJewish lobbyist and president Yorktown Solutionsemphasized:
“The United States cannot choose between Israel and Ukraine. The defeat of one country will embolden America's enemies around the world.”
He pointed to the impact of these policies not only on the Middle East and Europe, but also on the US position in East Asia.
Geopolitical challenges: the role of Ukraine and Israel
One of the main threats is the rapprochement of Iran, Russia and China. The new 25-year agreement between China and Iran, as well as Tehran's entry into BRICS, strengthens this trio.
| Country or region | Main threat | US role |
|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | Russia | Maintaining stability in Europe |
| Israel | Iran | Balance of power in the Middle East |
| Taiwan, South Korea | China | Containing expansion in Asia |
The USA and its allies: a unified strategy
Jewish analysts agreed that Israel and Ukraine are part of the same global alliance system that America cannot ignore.
“The situation has not changed that much since the Cold War. All the same allies: Europe, Israel, Taiwan, South Korea,” – noted Franzman.
The meaning of Kyiv Jewish Forum
The forum became a platform for discussing the role of the Jewish community in global politics. Organizers, Jewish Confederation of Ukraine And The Jerusalem Postemphasized that such a discussion is especially important in the current conditions.
Boris Lozhkin, President of the ECU, noted:
“Both Ukraine and Israel are pinning their hopes on the support of the United States, which has already demonstrated its determination to defend democratic values.”
Conclusion
Kyiv Jewish Forum once again emphasized the importance of preserving alliances that protect democratic countries from the expansion of authoritarian regimes. The United States should not only help Ukraine and Israel, but also act in the spirit of the Cold War, where each ally was part of the same system.
You can read more about the role of the Jewish community in this process on the website NAnews – Israel News.
