America First, Israel Second

In this The American Conservative article, the author argues that U.S. foreign policy should prioritize national interests over close alignment with Israel, especially as tensions rise in the Middle East.

• The piece contends that “America First” foreign policy is incompatible with automatic support for Israel in regional conflicts
• It raises concerns that U.S. involvement in Middle East wars—particularly with Iran—could escalate due to Israeli interests rather than direct American threats
• The author suggests that continued military and financial backing of Israel risks dragging the U.S. into broader regional instability
• It highlights divisions within the conservative movement over how strongly to support Israel versus focusing strictly on U.S. sovereignty
• The article questions whether current alliances reflect strategic necessity or outdated geopolitical commitments
• It frames the debate as one between nationalist restraint and interventionist foreign policy traditions
• Critics of the “Israel-first” approach argue that U.S. taxpayers and troops bear disproportionate costs
• The piece ultimately calls for a reassessment of alliances through the lens of direct American benefit and security

Read the full story: https://www.theamericanconservative.com/america-first-israel-second/