New Book Weighs Israel’s Value as a US Ally

A new book examines whether Israel is a good ally for the United States, arguing that its wars since the October 7 attacks have weakened Iran and its allies while raising questions about the political cost of the partnership.

The book presents those military campaigns as a source of strategic gains for Washington. In its assessment, the weakening of Iran and allied forces has been a significant consequence of Israel’s actions.

It also argues that the wars paved the way for US military intervention, placing Washington’s use of force within the broader consequences of the conflict.

Yet the strategic benefits of the alliance between Washington and Tel Aviv remain contested. The book weighs those gains against the political costs associated with the relationship.

The central question is whether the advantages attributed to Israel’s military actions outweigh that burden for the United States, rather than whether Iran and its allies have suffered setbacks alone.