Number of Israeli troops in Iraq = zero.
Number of Israeli troops in Afghanistan = zero.
Most valuable how, exactly?
“Most valuable how, exactly?”
Come on, humble-less, you got to be kidding. We all know that Israeli troops would not be in Iraq or Afganistan, and we all know why. Surely you jest.
Priceless!!!
Your question can best be answered by purchasing a globe and some felt pens.
Take a red pen and color in all the enemies of the United States that have sought to destroy Israel, only to be conquered by Israel itself.
Take a green pen and circle predominately Christian and Jewish held areas.
Take a purple pen and circle where in that vast area is the battlefield on which Israel and all the muslim nations (who btw desperately wish to destroy us) fight. Draw a circle around the area where battle weary Israelis retire to when the battles are over. That one should be easy. You just drew it. ALL Israeli's live on a battle field. All her children are targets.
And yet, they provide everything a good ally could, even though we regularly humiliate them with bogus peace talks that strictly consist of Israel adding concessions every time we flip Potus's.
How many of the rest of our allies have we ever asked to stand down while rockets, launched from UN outposts are targeting their school children?
How many of our allies watch as we send 140 million of US Taxpayer dollars to these very same terrorists, while we break our promise to send Israel weapons? Until you realize that Israel's borders are a major front in the War On Terror, it is unlikely you will understand the value of an ally like Israel.
Not to mention the ramifications of alienating Israel at every opportunity.
Sending Israeli troops into either place wouldn’t necessarily be good for the war effort, since one of the combatants is Muslim.
Believe me, the Israelis are holding the fort down in the ME right now. In fact the Saudis are COUNTING on Israel to take out Iran should Obama inevitably drop the ball.