A convergence of interests and a profoundly emotional attitude to Israel’s story and to the Jewish narrative since the Holocaust have been the motive forces behind what is perhaps one of the most intriguing alliances in international relations. In fact, there is no single, exclusive explanation for America’s persistent vindication of its commitment to Israel, and for the uniquely vigorous resonance that Israel’s cause has had in the United States.
自从犹太人种族灭绝大屠杀之后，美国和以色列共同的利益加上对犹太人的深刻同情，这恐怕是目前国际关系中最有趣的联盟关系主要的推动力。实际上，没有一种单一和独特的原因来解释说明美国总统对以色列所做出的承诺，以色列在美国一直以来产生的特殊共鸣的原因也很复杂。