Unveiling the Cosmic Alliances: Why Supporting Israel Matters More Than You Think

 

In the realm of sci-fi, alliances are often the key to survival, just as they are in our world. The recent events involving Israel's involvement in a war and the protests at Cambridge have made me ponder the importance of alliances, even in fictional universes. It's astonishing to see a nation like Israel, exercising its right to protect its citizens, facing such intense pushback.

I’ll try to explain in 5 points why we need to support the Israel government. 

Let’s start with a shared strategic interest. 

In the real-world U.S.-Israel alliance, both countries share strategic interests related to security, intelligence, and regional stability. War in any part of the world puts stress on not only the countries involved, but on the world as a whole. This stress is felt in economic troubles, humanitarian issues, cultural impacts and long-term effects like population reduction, resulting in more economic troubles, and PDST.

With that said, secondly, Mutual Defense and Assistance is the second point. The U.S. and Israel collaborate on defense technologies, military exercises, and intelligence sharing. In a fictional setting, an alliance could involve exchanging advanced technologies or pooling resources to combat a common adversary.

In the Star Trek realm, The United Federation of Planets has a core value of liberty, equality, peace, justice, progress, and aims to further the universal rights of all sentient life. For example, the Vulcan High Council operate outside the Federation to govern their citizens, but when the Romulans attack all members of the Federation will stand with the Vulcans to help and protect the Vulcan government. With this united front not only are the Vulcans protected but the threat of further attacks on other members are lessened. Additionally, a sharing of unique strengths, mutual respect and sometimes technologies, creates a stronger front.

Third, the Cultural Exchange and Learning, The U.S.-Israel alliance involves cultural exchanges, academic partnerships, and joint research projects. 

Similarly, in Star Trek Series Enterprise, The Vulcans help and guide the scientist on Earth to develop warp drive and navigate local cultures.

Fourth, this puts pressure on the next point of Trust Building. Alliances face challenges usually from differing priorities causing disagreements. 

Back to the Enterprise series we see this in the friction between Captain Archer and Sub-Commander Ta’pol. However, with time and humility on both parts we see trust grow stronger then into loyalty.

Finally, Loyalty and Sacrifice, The US- Israel alliance involves a test in character. This test sometimes requires sacrifice.  I find that trust, loyalty and sacrifice are often intertwined closely. Of course, I could go to any Federation Starship Captain and their number one to prove this point. Let’s break from this theme though, I see this type of alliance forming in the comedy series “Resident Alien”. Which features an ensemble cast with unexpected alliances. The show follows an alien who crash-lands on Earth and assumes the identity of a small-town doctor. As the alien interacts with the human residents, unlikely partnerships and friendships emerge, all to save the human race from the grays.

Supporting Israel is deeply rooted in biblical teachings. These teachings go back to the covenant that God made with Abraham. Then in Deuteronomy 7:6, God directly declares the Israeli people as His chosen. Throughout the Bible, God emphasizes the importance of Israel, honoring His promises to Abraham and the descendants. Their unique role in God’s plan is evident from the history of nations that faced destruction due to their evil dealings towards Israel. 

I've outlined the five points explaining why the US should support Israel, along with the biblical reasons, but let's delve deeper into how this alliance impacts you and your daily life. You may not realize it, but some major companies that you interact with regularly have Israeli origins. If these companies were to cease operations due to the fall of Israel, both your life and the world would undoubtedly notice.

**Teva Pharmaceutical: **  

Teva Pharmaceutical is the largest manufacturer of generic drugs globally. You may have used one of their products without even realizing it. Personally, I rely on their product called Albuterol Sulfate HFA Inhalation Aerosol for my health. 

**Wix.com: **  

Have you ever surfed the web? With over 200 million customers worldwide, there's a good chance you've landed on a website built using Wix.

**Waze: **  

If you've used GPS for real-time traffic updates and route optimization, you've benefited from Waze. Google acquired Waze to enhance its mapping services.

There are many other tech companies from Israel. SolarEdge, Nice, monday.com, and two major semiconductor companies. The best reason for me is that through Israel came my Savoir, a gentile, and as believers, expressing love for God includes standing with Israel, recognizing their right to the land, nationhood, and self-defense.