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)
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