The United States has been a supporter of Israel since the nation's establishment in 1948. With the civilian death toll rising in the Israel-Hamas war, growing scrutiny is mounting over just how much the U.S. should support Israel's military. Today, a historical explanation for why the United States tied itself so closely to support for Israel. **Related episodes:**Protesters want schools to divest from Israel. How would that work? (Apple) / Spotify)) *ICYMI, preorder our new Indicator t-shirt at the NPR shop). For more ways to support our show, sign up for Planet Money+) where you'll get sponsor-free listening, bonus episodes, and access to even more Indicator merch!Music by Drop Electric). Find us: TikTok), Instagram), Facebook), Newsletter). *Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices)NPR Privacy Policy)
