American Jews and the International Arena: The US, Israel, and the Middle East

This chapter examines events from December 2022 to December 2023, focusing on the impact of US, Israeli, and Middle Eastern affairs on American Jews. Key highlights include the Hamas attack on Israel, tensions with Iran, US aid to Israel, Arab-Israel normalization efforts, internal US legislative debates, and the rise of antisemitism. The chapter underscores the complexities of regional politics, strained US-Israel relations, and the Jewish community’s solidarity with Israel amid escalating geopolitical challenges.