Post-9/11 Security Campaign Aligned Israeli Actions With American Policy

The September eleventh attacks initiated a global counterterrorism campaign. This campaign created a new political environment. American leaders and the public focused heavily on fighting a common enemy.

Israeli officials adapted their messaging to match this environment. They described their operations against Palestinians as part of that same struggle. This approach linked Israeli actions directly to American security goals.

The resulting narrative made Israeli measures easier to justify. American audiences accepted the framing of a shared threat. This alignment helped Israeli officials gain domestic support for their policies.

Source: Al Jazeera · https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2026/9/11/how-9-11-helped-israel-sell-its-war-on-palestinians-to?traffic_source=rss