With aid from the United States, Israel has been able to repel these attacks, albeit at significant cost. If the United States ceases aid to Israel, these unprovoked attacks will cause far more damage to our closest ally in the Middle East and could eventually place the country in existential peril. It is in our own national interest to continue to provide aid to Israel. AdvertisementDaniel H. Trigoboff, Williamsville, N.Y...To the editor: The forces that threaten Israel also threaten U.S. interests. This is misleadingly characterized as “aid.” The majority of funds provided to Israel by the United States must be spent on U.S. military equipment.

Source: Los Angeles Times December 01, 2019 10:52 UTC