HUBUNGAN AMERIKA SERIKAT-ISRAEL DALAM BIDANG PERTAHANAN DAN KEAMANAN PADA TAHUN 2023-2024

Abstract

This research examines the dynamics of the relationship between the United States and Israel in the field of defense and security during 2023–2024, with an emphasis on the increased military cooperation that occurred during the prolonged conflict in the Middle East, particularly after the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. Through a descriptive qualitative approach with literature review as the primary method, this study analyzes how the United States supports Israel thru military aid, international diplomacy, and the development of defense technologies such as the Iron Dome system and the F-35.

This research utilizes neorealism and national interest theories as a conceptual framework to explain the strategic interests of the United States in strengthening Israel's position as a key ally in the Middle East. The research findings indicate that this cooperation not only strengthens Israel's military power but also maintains the geopolitical influence of the United States in the face of threats from Iran and regional proxy groups. Additionally, this relationship has a direct impact on global political dynamics, including debates in the UN Security Council and increasing pressure from the international community over the US stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.