The Future of American-Israeli Relations: A Parting of the Ways?. This item is unavailable.The Future of American-Israeli Relations: A Parting of the Ways?

Book by Ray, James Lee

Ray relates how the ``special relationship'' between Israel and the United States developed. He notes that while the Israeli lobby is strong, its ability to influence the American government is in part a myth. Israeli dependency on the United States increased as relations between the two countries improved. Ray attributes the success of pro-Israeli elements in American politics to not only Jewish activist lobbyists but also the common religious roots of Jewish and Christian Americans. He asserts that Israeli settlements on the West Bank have reduced American public support for Israel. He calls for Israel to give up occupied territories, arguing that it must compromise if American support is to be forthcoming. A well-written and powerful statement, this is a good complement to Stephen Spiegel's The Other Arab-Israeli Conflict ( LJ 7/1/85). Sandford R. Silverburg, Political Science Dept., Catawba Coll., Salisbury,
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