support of Israel vs support for Israel

Both "support of Israel" and "support for Israel" are correct English phrases. They express the same idea and can often be used interchangeably.

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Last updated: June 16, 2024

support of Israel

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate the act of supporting Israel or being in favor of Israel.

Examples:

He expressed his strong support of Israel's right to defend itself.
The politician's speech highlighted his unwavering support of Israel.
The organization showed its support of Israel by hosting a fundraising event.
The community rallied together in support of Israel during the crisis.
She demonstrated her support of Israel by attending the solidarity march.

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We therefore remained opposed to the vote in support of Israel's increased participation in Community programmes.
Do you still have the support of Israel?
NARRATOR 6: In response to the U.S. support of Israel in the Arab-Israeli War, Wahhabi Muslims pressured the Saudi monarchy to stop pumping oil.
We fully support the existence of Israel.
We support the state of Israel, of course...
On the other hand he regretted the lack of support for Israel during the whole six months.
The Palestinian Authority is engaged in developing detailed plans for border security procedures with the support of the USA and Israel.
Mr President, last night I was privileged to attend the inauguration of the Brussels offices of the European Friends of Israel, which starts from the premise that we should support the democratic State of Israel's right to exist and prosper.
Survivors of the holocaust should not need to hear that people in Europe are chanting 'murderers, murderers' when there is a gathering to show support for the state of Israel.
We therefore support equally the right of Israel to exist and the right of the Palestinian people to live in a State of their own.
There is no point in us saying that we support Israel or Palestine.
Section 4, for example, supports Israel's fight against terrorism.
It contains fundamental standards and values that demonstrate respect and, in itself, we can support Israel as a democracy.
Now, of course, I have even more confidence and I support Israel in its attempts more than ever.
Let them also have the European Union's full support, in the same way and to the same degree that the United States supports Israel.
The European Union is asking for support for Israel and Palestine.
The EU continues to provide economic support for Israel through association agreements and to arm it.
Through its unconditional support for Israel, the American government has become one of the biggest obstacles to achieving peace.
Subject: Support for Israel in the field of technological development with a possible military application
On the pretext of the anti-terrorism campaign, the EU is also signing up to support for Israel, despite any intra-imperialist antagonisms.

Alternatives:

support for Israel
backing of Israel
endorsement of Israel
advocacy for Israel
championing of Israel

support for Israel