US-ISRAEL PARTNERSHIP

US-ISRAEL PARTNERSHIP

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

An underlying paradigm in our research, analysis and policy recommendations is that the US-Israel partnership must be cultivated and strengthened. This paradigm rests in three pillars: a. shared interests between the countries; b. shared values, and c. a friendship among the people and the leaders of the United States and Israel.  To this end our work outlines a strategy for a strategic partnership including a technological alliance and a shared vision for the Middle East.

Program Director

Dr. Michal Hatuel Radoshitzky                        

Researcher

Shahar Seelenfreund

Senior Advisor

Dr. Avner Golov

Program Director

Dr. Michal Hatuel Radoshitzky                        

Researcher

Ron Frydman                                                                           

Senior Advisor

Amb. Alon Bar

Program Manager

Dr. Michal Hatuel Radoshitzky                        

Researcher

Ron Frydman                                                                           

Advisor

Amb. Alon Bar

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

An underlying paradigm in our research, analysis and policy recommendations is that the US-Israel partnership must be cultivated and strengthened. This paradigm rests in three pillars: a. shared interests between the countries; b. shared values, and c. a friendship among the people and the leaders of the United States and Israel.  To this end our work outlines a strategy for a strategic partnership including a technological alliance and a shared vision for the Middle East.

Program Director

Dr. Michal Hatuel Radoshitzky                        

Researcher

Shahar Seelenfreund

Senior Advisor

Dr. Avner Golov

"The war with Iran has deepened and expanded the negative perception of Israel in the U.S., elevating it to a strategic risk. This includes not only a dramatic worsening among progressive-liberals, but also the loss of the Democratic political establishment, and even a worrisome penetration into the Republican camp – particularly among young people… Consequently, a cross-partisan coalition adversarial to Israel is taking shape, eroding the political center and threatening to establish a new negative consensus, especially in the post-Trump era. This trend increases the costs of supporting Israel, creating a short-term tension between acting to deepen military achievements while maximizing the Trump administration's term, and pursuing a rehabilitation-based effort in the public opinion arena, which relies on regional stabilization."

Source: Mind policy paper on the aftermath of the war in Iran (April 2026)

"The guiding logic of President Trump’s campaign against Iran is a prolonged yet time-bound offensive aimed at severely degrading the regime's strategic and military capabilities… A window of opportunity is open for Israel to maximize operational achievements. Concurrently, Israel must prepare for a scenario in which the U.S. shifts rapidly to a diplomatic track, by formulating positions for a potential settlement with the existing regime and securing a strategic breakthrough in the form of a regional, pro-American coalition."

Source: Mind policy paper Analyzing U.S. Logic in Operation 'Epic Fury' in Iran and Its Implications for Israel (March 2026)

"In the current changing international environment, Israeli coordination with the U.S. is an essential prerequisite, particularly with the sympathetic approach of President Trump in the White House. Consequently, 2026 presents Israel with a unique opportunity to solidify the American commitment to Israel’s security, adapt relations to address contemporary challenges facing both nations, and reshape the Middle East in line with Israeli interests, given the American commitment to the region."

Source: Mind annual strategic assessment (January 2026)

RECENTLY IN THE MEDIA

"Following their joint successes in the war against Iran, Israel and the United States are ready for a status shift – moving from a protectorate relationship to a full partnership. Key figures within Trump’s circle also recognize that the time has come for a new kind of alliance. As the expiration of the current security MoU approaches, Jerusalem must present a new narrative to the American public to reverse the dramatic decline in public opinion" (14.5.26)

Major General (ret.) Amos Yadlin & Dr. Avner Golov

"Israel must not settle for a mere announcement of phasing out aid within a decade. Instead, it must lay the groundwork for an alternative, future-oriented, and successful partnership model. A comprehensive package should be placed on President Trump’s desk: a renewal of military aid for another ten years — conditioned on an Israeli commitment to phase out the aid model upon the new agreement's expiration — alongside a fortified defense partnership. This would be achieved by promoting joint investment projects in air defense, directly aligning with President Trump’s vision for a 'Golden Dome' to protect the United States" (5.1.26)

Dr. Avner Golov

“Israel and the United States must therefore do now what they failed to do in 2015: get on the same page. That means they need to forge their own deal about what an acceptable nuclear agreement would look like and coordinate their responses” (1.7.26)

Major General (ret.) Amos Yadlin & Dr. Avner Golov

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