The United States is regarded as one of the most important partner of Israel. The two countries hold strong political, economic, and cultural relations. In a survey conducted in Israel in 2021, 90 percent of the Jewish self-identified left-wing respondents stated that they saw the United States as a friendly country. This political group had the most favorable opinion of the United States. However, many respondents who politically identified as center or right-wing supporters also saw the United States as an Israel-friendly country (80 percent and 71 percent, respectively).
Strong trade ties
The United States is an important trade partner of Israel. In 2021, imports from the United States into Israel accumulated nearly 7.9 billion U.S. dollars. This was a slight increase compared to the previous year. Imports include machinery, electrical products, vehicles, and aircraft. In addition, in the same year, the value of exports from Israel to the United States reached 11.89 billion U.S. dollars, which was a considerable increase compared to the previous year. Israel exports several goods to the United States, including medicines and electronic components.
Numerous American tourists in Israel
In 2021, the number of tourists from the United States in Israel amounted to 149,000 compared to around 200,000 in the previous year. This decrease stemmed from the coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions that prevented international tourists from entering the country. Numerous American tourists visit Israel every year, including groups of Israeli and Jewish youth who reside in the United States and take, in well-known programs such as Taglit or Masa.
Share of Jewish respondents that believe that the United States is a friendly country to Israel as of 2021, by political orientation
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IDI. (November 3, 2021). Share of Jewish respondents that believe that the United States is a friendly country to Israel as of 2021, by political orientation [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 03, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1311406/share-of-jews-that-believe-the-united-states-is-friendly-to-israel-by-political-orientation/
IDI. "Share of Jewish respondents that believe that the United States is a friendly country to Israel as of 2021, by political orientation." Chart. November 3, 2021. Statista. Accessed November 03, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1311406/share-of-jews-that-believe-the-united-states-is-friendly-to-israel-by-political-orientation/
IDI. (2021). Share of Jewish respondents that believe that the United States is a friendly country to Israel as of 2021, by political orientation. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: November 03, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1311406/share-of-jews-that-believe-the-united-states-is-friendly-to-israel-by-political-orientation/
IDI. "Share of Jewish Respondents That Believe That The United States Is a Friendly Country to Israel as of 2021, by Political Orientation." Statista, Statista Inc., 3 Nov 2021, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1311406/share-of-jews-that-believe-the-united-states-is-friendly-to-israel-by-political-orientation/
IDI, Share of Jewish respondents that believe that the United States is a friendly country to Israel as of 2021, by political orientation Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1311406/share-of-jews-that-believe-the-united-states-is-friendly-to-israel-by-political-orientation/ (last visited November 03, 2024)
Share of Jewish respondents that believe that the United States is a friendly country to Israel as of 2021, by political orientation [Graph], IDI, November 3, 2021. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1311406/share-of-jews-that-believe-the-united-states-is-friendly-to-israel-by-political-orientation/