Order of the hour: to preserve hope and the partnership between Israel and the US

Omer Lachmanovitch writes from the 'Israel Hayom' conference in New York about the Israeli-American alliance, reviewing historical crises and peak moments, and emphasizes that the alliance is a vital strategic asset for Israel's security, especially against the backdrop of the ongoing war and the change of government in the US.

Omer Lachmanovitch writes from the second annual 'Israel Hayom' conference in New York, taking place against the backdrop of an existential war lasting a year and five months, steadfast resistance to the 'Iranian terror octopus', and a change of government in Washington. The article reviews the history of the Israeli-American alliance, including crises such as Eisenhower's demand to withdraw from Sinai in 1956, Ford's 'reassessment' in 1975, the clash between Bush Sr. and Shamir in 1991, and Netanyahu's speech against the nuclear deal in 2015. On the other hand, it notes the move of the embassy to Jerusalem and the recognition of sovereignty over the Golan by Trump, and the immediate security aid from Biden after October 7. The central message: the alliance is not a tactical privilege but an ironclad asset for Israeli national security, and the 'order of the hour' is to preserve hope and the partnership.