by State Representative Lee Reeves
The United States and Israel share more than just diplomacy — we share values, interests, and a commitment to freedom. Our alliance isn’t symbolic. It’s strategic. And it’s a cornerstone of American security.
As a candidate for Congress, I believe strengthening our partnership with Israel is vital to protecting American lives, pushing back against terrorism, and keeping peace through strength. That starts with this simple truth: Iran’s nuclear and military capabilities must be dismantled, and terrorist groups like Hamas and Hezbollah must be destroyed. These aren’t distant threats. The same groups attacking Israel have previously and specifically targeted Americans.
Israel is our most reliable ally in the Middle East. It sits in a tough neighborhood. But its intelligence and military strength give the U.S. an edge in a region defined by chaos. From the Iron Dome to cyber defense, U.S.-Israeli cooperation saves lives on all sides of the globe. When Israel is strong, our enemies think twice. When Israel weakens, our shared enemies get bold.
President Trump understood this when he moved the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem, recognizing the city as Israel’s eternal capital. He brokered the Abraham Accords, creating new alliances and isolating Iran. He rightly pulled us out of the flawed Iran nuclear deal and hit the regime with real sanctions. That’s leadership rooted in reality, not fantasy.
Iran remains the central threat. Their regime wants nuclear weapons — and has the means to build them. It funds terrorist proxies and destabilizes the region. The airstrikes President Trump ordered on Iranian nuclear facilities were necessary. Half-measures and weak deals only embolden Tehran. They use negotiation as cover to keep enriching uranium.
There’s only one path forward: Iran’s nuclear program must be destroyed. Not through endless diplomacy, but through decisive, preemptive strategy. Critically, this isn’t about starting a war — it’s about preventing one.
The same applies to Iran’s terror proxies. Hamas and Hezbollah are not just local problems. They’ve killed Americans before and will again if we don’t stop them. Hamas’ massacre on October 7 made their goals crystal clear. Hezbollah is armed to the teeth and dug in deep. These groups must be dismantled. Israel’s efforts to do exactly that deserve our full support and all the hostages must be immediately released. Bring them home!
In Congress, I’ll champion policies that deepen the U.S.-Israel alliance. I’ll support President Trump’s bold posture toward Iran and continue fighting for an America First foreign policy that puts our security — not globalist appeasement — first.
But let’s be clear: our partnership with Israel is a shield. Iran calls us the Great Satan. They’ve labeled Israel the Little Satan. They don’t want to coexist – they want to conquer.
When we stand with Israel, confront Iran directly, and dismantle terror networks, we protect American lives — and uphold the values that make us who we are.
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Lee Reeves is a proud supporter of President Trump, a Republican candidate for Congress in Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District, and currently serves as State Representative for District 65. He is a leader in the fight against illegal immigration and sponsored legislation ensuring that military members and their families can vote in local primaries. Learn more at www.leereeves.com.
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