American expectations: willingness for peace and curbing Jewish lawbreakers in Judea and Samaria

Dr. Michael Oren warns of an unprecedented deterioration in US-Israel relations, against the backdrop of the suspension of American aid, the Democratic victory in the midterm elections, and an American demand for action against settler violence and a renewed commitment to peace.

Dr. Michael Oren, historian and former Israeli ambassador to the US, analyzes the severe deterioration in US-Israel relations and warns of its implications for Israel's security. He describes a chain of events that began in late October with a Democratic campaign ad linking American support for Israel to the plight of the US middle class, and continued with President Trump's suspension of the annual $4 billion aid package to Israel on November 3. Oren cites conversations with American officials from both parties, who allegedly said that as long as Netanyahu and the current government are in power, the chance of repairing relations is zero. The Americans demand action against violence by Jewish lawbreakers in Judea and Samaria, illegal construction, and a renewed declaration of commitment to peace. Oren calls for immediate initiatives to restore American support.