Should the Netherlands continue to support Israel?
The U.S. currently gives $38 billion to Israel every year in foreign aid assistance. Most of the aid is used by Israel to buy American military hardware, such as jets and components for missile defense. $38 billion is 50% of the United States’ foreign aid budget for 2017. Opponents argue that the aid given to Israel is unnecessary since the country provides free healthcare and college tuition to its citizens. Proponents argue that the aid is necessary to promote democracy in the Middle East and maintain a balance of power with other countries in the region.
53% Yes |
47% No |
38% Yes |
38% No |
11% We should give equal support to Israel and Palestine. |
4% No, we should be less involved |
3% Yes, but respect Israel’s sovereignty and do not dictate how it should interact with its neighbors |
2% No, we should not give aid to any foreign nations |
0% Yes, and increase funding in order to move our embassy to Jerusalem |
1% Not the current administration |
0% Yes, and with more aid and support |
1% No, cut all support and aid |
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Unique answers from Netherlands users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
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We should both support the creation of Palestine and the sovereignty of Israel.
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give aid to the poeple of both and the government of neither
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Yes, but at conditions such as respecting Palestine's right to sovereignty.
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Yes, but with enforceable sanctions for continued settlements. Existing settlements past the 1968 boundaries should be limited to military outposts.
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