Israel's Iron Dome

In Support of Israel’s Iron Dome Since the beginning of time Israel has been disputed land. Israel has been disputed by many ethnicities since before Christ. The Christians, Muslims, and Jews have ruled parts of Israel, and today the Jews rule once again. The Jews ruling Israel angers the Muslims and has left them susceptible to rockets and other forms of warfare. In 2004 the idea of an Iron Dome was presented to Israel. In 2007 Defense Minister Amir Peretz made the Iron Dome the solution to short-range missiles. The United States has funded the Iron Dome with millions of dollars since it’s conception. When Israel is protected the United State is protected. The United States and Israel have had a friendly relationship since the formation of Israel in May 1948. The United States and other Western countries have continuously tried to keep Israel safe from it’s unstable neighbors. In retaliation for Jewish occupation of the land many neighboring countries have tried to attack and destroy Israel. During the Second Lebanon War in 2006 4,000 rockets were sent into Israel. The rockets were directed into populated areas, these were areas where women and children resided. The enemies were not just aiming at battle grounds they were
Israel is the rightful land for many groups of people, but not one group is good or okay with sharing. In order for Israel to protect itself it has to be secured with the Iron Dome. When we send this money to Israel we are helping a respected ally of the United States. We are saving many innocent lives such as children who play no part in their countries war. The United States is helping stabilize the Middle East. When the other countries see that Israel cannot be conquered they will eventually see the strength of the Israeli government and people. When Israel is protected the United States can rest easy knowing that we are playing apart in history and protecting our fellow