In this book of original essays, contributors discuss the social, ideological, and political groups in the United States that support or oppose Israel, examine how they influence policy decisions, and review U.S. public opinion toward Israel.

Gabriel Sheffer is the associate director of The Leonard Davis Institute for International Relations and senior lecturer in political science at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

Introduction -- Israel's Image -- Trends in American Attitudes Toward Israel -- Israeli Military Procurement from the United States -- U.S. Aid to Israel: Problems and Perspectives -- U.S. Aid to the West Bank and Gaza: Policy Dilemmas