What’s the Real Reason Behind the U.S. Supporting Israel?

In 1986, then-Senator Joe Biden said there was ‘no apology to be made’ when it came to supporting Israel, claiming that ‘it is the best $3 billion investment we make.’ Biden emphasized that naked self-interest should guide U.S. policy in the Middle East and having a loyal ally in the region furthers that self-interest. In fact, he argued that if there was no Israel, then the U.S. would have to invent one. » Sign up for our newsletter KnowThis to get the biggest stories of the day delivered straight to your inbox: » Subscribe to NowThis: For more news and politics, subscribe to @NowThisNews. #JoeBiden #Israel #MiddleEast #Politics #InternationalNews #News #NowThis Connect with NowThis » Like us on Facebook: » Tweet us on Twitter: » Follow us on Instagram: » Find us on Snapchat Discover: http:/