US-Israel ties: Relations between historic allies enter a new era. SETH J. FRANTZMAN. Sat, July 5, 2025 at 11:59 AM UTC. 7 min read. COMBINED US-ISRAEL flag on the Lebanon border, March 30.

America has its interests, and Israel has its own. Fortunately for both nations, US national security interests ally with Israel most of the time for security-minded Republicans and Democrats.

Israel is widely considered one of America’s closest allies. Whether this relationship remains sustainable – and healthy – for both countries will be a defining question in the years ahead.