
- Why Joe Budd supports Israel
- The US-Israel relationship is a moral imperative. It is incumbent upon democratic nations to defend each other where democracy itself is under attack.
- The US-Israel relationship is a proven, vital strategic asset to the United States’ broader interests in the Middle East. Israel counters the ascendancy of radical movements and actors in the Middle East.
- It’s one of Joe’s core values according to Genesis 12:1-3
- Israel’s security needs and its right to self defense
- Joe recognizes Israel’s unique security needs. He will work to ensure that these security interests are not pressured or compromised. Like any other nation, Israel has a right to defend its citizens and sovereignty.
- Israel’s sovereignty and self-determination
- Joe believes that Israel’s sovereignty and right to self-determination must be respected. Like the United States, Israel has a duly elected government that serves the will of its citizens. It is wrong to pressure Israel’s government, especially to take steps that harm its sovereignty and security.
- Jerusalem
- Joe recognizes the historical, cultural, legal and religious importance of Jerusalem to the Jewish People and Israel. He believes that having a united Jerusalem as Israel’s capital is vital to her character as a Jewish state.
- Joe applauds President Trump for keeping his promise to move the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem.
- The Iranian Nuclear Threat: A shared interest
- Joe recognizes that the Iranian nuclear program poses one of the greatest threats to world peace and stability.
- The threats of the Iranian government should be taken seriously.
- Iran’s threats extend to both the US and Israel jointly.
- Iran cannot be permitted to go nuclear.
- Joe will stand up for Israel
- Supporting Iran sanctions and divestment
- Supporting all forms of strategic aid to Israel
- Countering efforts to cynically manipulate International Law and the United Nations in order to delegitimize and demonize Israel
- Countering academic and unlawful economic boycotts of Israel
- Protecting the civil rights of pro-Israel advocates on college campuses
- Promoting a positive image of Israel through economic, cultural, technological and academic exchange.