Professor Okey Ikechukwu, a Policy and Governance Analyst, has argued that the United States under former President Donald Trump would have continued its unwavering support for the Israeli government led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, particularly amid the ongoing Middle East crisis. In an interview with Arise TV, Ikechukwu suggested that the U.S.-Israel alliance is more than political, asserting that the "soul of America" is deeply intertwined with Jewish heritage.
"It is not about Gaza and Israel; it's about the soul of America, which belongs to the Jews," Ikechukwu remarked. "If you take away Israeli scientists and businessmen, there will be no America."
The professor highlighted the profound impact of Israeli and Jewish contributions to American society, particularly in areas such as science, technology, and business. He pointed out that many Nobel Laureates and leading innovators in Silicon Valley have Israeli or Jewish heritage, which he believes has significantly shaped the United States into the global power it is today.
"These individuals constitute and compound the core of those values and skills that enabled the American state of today to be what it is," Ikechukwu said, emphasizing the economic and intellectual synergy between the two nations.
He further argued that Donald Trump, during his presidency, recognized these underlying dynamics and saw the survival and success of Israel as synonymous with American interests. According to Ikechukwu, this perspective explains the strong pro-Israel stance of Trump's administration, which included recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital and brokering the Abraham Accords to normalize relations between Israel and several Arab nations.
"Trump views the interests of the United States as closely aligned with the survival of the Israeli state," Ikechukwu noted, adding that this alliance transcends the current geopolitical crisis and reflects a broader cultural and historical bond.
His comments have sparked discussions about the deep-rooted nature of U.S.-Israel relations, with many highlighting the pivotal role of Jewish-American contributions in shaping America's global leadership. Critics, however, have questioned the extent to which this alignment influences U.S. foreign policy, particularly in the Middle East.
As tensions persist in the region, Ikechukwu's remarks underscore the complexities of the U.S.-Israel relationship, which he believes is built on a foundation of mutual benefit that goes beyond politics.
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