The USA and Israel: A Changing Relationship

美國與以色列：一段正在改變的關係

Jun 30, 2026, 12:00
Middle EastPolitics

Introduction

The USA and Israel are friends, but their relationship is changing. Many people in the USA do not support Israel now.

美國與以色列是朋友，但他們的關係正在改變。許多美國人現在不支持以色列。

Main Body

In the past, the USA helped Israel a lot. They wanted to stop the Soviet Union. Now, things are different. Many people in the USA are sad about the wars in Palestine.

過去，美國給了以色列很多幫助。他們想要阻止蘇聯。現在情況不同了，許多美國人對巴勒斯坦的戰爭感到悲傷。

In the USA, politicians are fighting. Many young Democrats want to stop giving money and weapons to Israel. Some Republicans also think the USA should not fight in other countries.

在美國，政治人物之間正在爭鬥。許多年輕的民主黨人想要停止向以色列提供資金和武器。部分共和黨人也認為美國不應該在其他國家參戰。

Leaders in the USA and Israel do not agree. Donald Trump wants a stop to the fighting. Benjamin Netanyahu wants to keep fighting Iran. Also, Israel and Turkey are not friends now.

美國與以色列的領導人意見分歧。川普想要停止戰鬥。內塔尼亞胡則想要繼續與伊朗對抗。此外，以色列與土耳其現在也不是朋友。

Conclusion

The USA does not give total support to Israel anymore. The two countries want different things.

美國不再全面支持以色列。兩個國家想要的東西不同。

Vocabulary Learning

💡 The 'Now vs. Then' Switch

To reach A2, you need to show how things change. Look at these two words from the text:

Past →\rightarrow In the past, the USA helped Israel. Now →\rightarrow Now, things are different.

How to use this: Start your sentence with the time word, put a comma, and then say what happened.

  • Past →\rightarrow (Something that finished)
  • Now →\rightarrow (Something happening currently)

Simple Examples for you:

  • Past: I lived in Spain. →\rightarrow Now: I live in London.
  • Past: He was a student. →\rightarrow Now: He is a teacher.

🛠️ Action Words (Verbs)

Notice how the text uses simple 'action' words to explain big problems. You can use these to describe any relationship:

  • Support (to help someone) →\rightarrow They do not support Israel.
  • Agree (to have the same idea) →\rightarrow Leaders do not agree.
  • Fight (to struggle or argue) →\rightarrow Politicians are fighting.

Quick Tip: If you want to say 'No', just put do not or does not before these words.

Vocabulary Learning

relationship (n.)
The way two people or countries feel and act toward each other
Example:The relationship between the two countries is very strong.
support (v.)
To help or agree with someone or something
Example:Many people support the new law.
politicians (n.)
People whose job is to make decisions for a city or country
Example:The politicians are talking about the new budget.
weapons (n.)
Objects used to fight or hurt others, like guns
Example:The army has many powerful weapons.
agree (v.)
To have the same opinion as someone else
Example:I agree with you that we need more time.
total (adj.)
Complete or full
Example:The room was in total darkness.
Practice A2 words in a crossword→