Israel, Europe’s Protector

Europe faces a trifecta of security challenges: great-power competition in its periphery, the spread of Islamist militancy in neighboring regions, and the unsettling rise of home-grown extremism. In each case, Israeli-European defense ties provide vital support. Since joining NATO’s Partnership for Peace, Israel has shared real-time intelligence on threats ranging from cyber-intrusions to terrorist cell movements. Joint exercises have honed rapid-response protocols along Europe’s southern flank. On the technological front, systems like the Iron Dome and Arrow-3 have been demoed to European defense ministers, sparking interest in co-production and joint procurement. These shields do not merely defend Israeli skies—they offer a model for protecting major European capitals. Jerusalmy concludes that lifting arms-embargos and deepening collaboration is not controversial—it is pragmatic. By standing with Israel, Europe fortifies its own security architecture against the dangers of tomorrow.