[Words]

If Israel truly thinks that they are alone, they ought to give up the billions of aid we send them every year and all claims on American support.

The question is can the US defence industry afford losing the US govt. socialist handouts and Israeli brainpower?

[Rockingham]

Israel's economy would swiftly tank without US aid. Their scientific and technical talent would soon become available for hire in the US on favorable terms.

Egypt similarly depends on US aid, the difference with Israel being that there is relatively little human talent in Egypt.