[CyberAnt]

I was certain we were working with Israel on weaponry, armament, etc. And, we have supplied (and maybe still do) a certain missile counter-strike weapon .. which takes out the enemy missile while it’s still in the air.

Are we not doing that anymore ..??

[SJackson]

Of course. And in many cases it's Israeli research. And we supply some of the funding, in some cases much of the funding. And share the research. But we do not defend Israel. And the funding comes from "foreign aid". Which presumably is what Donald want's to eliminate. Since we don't "defend" Israel, as we do Europe, Korea, Turkey, dozens of countries we're obligated to defend. Israel isn't one of them.

My comment is to Trumps poor campaign performance. He makes a fine speech, but on the same day does a 180 in 4 seconds of a 20 second soundbite. And the press will pick up on the nonsensical "Israel will pay for our defense" comment. Might not be fair, but it is politics, and he needs to learn to play. Not to win the Republican nomination, but the Presidency. Which comments like this will not help.

[SJackson]

BTW, as to his “neutral” position, what about our military aid and training to the palestinians, stabbing Israelis daily.