The End of our Year, Part II – The Part Where We Need Your Help

One of JINSA’s basic principles is that although the United States works in many ways to help ensure the security of Israel, Israel is a partner in global security, not a protectorate. Israeli experience, technological skill and ability to innovate to meet new and changing threats makes it an important friend to the U.S. as we proceed in the war against terrorists and the states that harbor and support them.

One of JINSA’s basic principles is that although the United States works in many ways to help ensure the security of Israel, Israel is a partner in global security, not a protectorate. Israeli experience, technological skill and ability to innovate to meet new and changing threats makes it an important friend to the U.S. as we proceed in the war against terrorists and the states that harbor and support them.

JINSA’s Flag & General Officers Trip began in 1982 as a way to allow private discussion and learning between American and Israeli military experts. The Military Academies Program in Israel began in 1988 to provide the future leaders of our armed forces with an in-depth, positive understanding of Israel – our democratic ally in the Middle East. After September 11th, it became clear that the same mechanisms could benefit American law enforcement personnel and first responders. JINSA’s Law Enforcement Exchange Program (LEEP) was born out of the earlier programs. LEEP takes American experts to Israel and brings Israeli experts to the United States; in November, we did both.

In Ohio, more than 1,100 members of the State Police spent two days in seminars with a group of 10 Israeli police, intelligence and border security professionals. On Long Island, several hundred more learned lessons about mall security, intelligence gathering and analysis, suicide bombers and the other grim realities of the 21st Century. And, at the end of the month, the fourth group of American law enforcement professionals went to Israel for eight days to better understand the situation on the ground. What Israel has learned from the blood of its citizens, it willingly shares with America. This is the definition of an ally, and JINSA is proud to participate in furthering these relationships.

A CNN crew accompanied the LEEP trip to Israel – with limited access to the programming due to the sensitivity of the information exchanged between U.S. and Israeli officials. CNN will broadcast its report on the trip in three segments on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday during the newscast at 7:00pm ET.

But in order to continue our work, we need the help and financial support of our members. We know that at this time of the year there are major demands on your wallet – we sympathize. But we also know that without the security that our military and police provide, full wallets don’t mean very much.

And try to think of a better use of your money than a) to ensure that those who are responsible for our security have access to the experiences and understandings that the IDF and Israeli police have acquired at such terrible expense; and b) to encourage Americans and Israelis to know one another as allies, partners and friends in these very difficult times. And c) JINSA Reports.

Please make a contribution to JINSA as you do your end of the year planning. You can go to our website: www.jinsa.org, or send a check to JINSA, 1779 Mass. Ave., NW, Suite 515, Washington, D.C. 20036.

Thank you.