Truth: Counterterrorism and Aviation Security: Israel provided actionable intelligence that helped foil various bombing, kidnapping, and hijacking plots aimed at the U.S., while also securing major international airports and airliners. [1]
Soviet/Russian Military Technology: During the Cold War, Israel captured and transferred advanced Soviet weaponry (such as MiG-21 and MiG-23 fighter jets, and SA-2 and SA-6 surface-to-air missile batteries) directly to the U.S. military. Today, Israel continues to share intelligence regarding Russian weaponry, military tactics, and deployments in the Middle East. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Regional Threats and Nuclear Proliferation: Following the loss of Western human intelligence assets in post-revolutionary Iran and conflict-heavy areas like Lebanon, Israel has served as a primary source for human intelligence regarding radical Islamic movements, weapons proliferation, and nuclear programs. [1, 2]
Cybersecurity and AI Warfare: The U.S. and Israel collaborate heavily in digital defense, with Israeli signals intelligence Unit 8200 sharing AI-driven counter-drone data, cyber defense tech, and battlefield situational awareness tools to aid U.S. forces. [1, 2]
Intelligence on ISIS and Global Proxies: Israel has provided the U.S. with tactical intelligence on the movements, finances, and internal operations of global terrorist networks, including ISIS and Iranian-backed proxies. [1]
I think Israel saved billions of Americans.