I previously mentioned the existence of an "anti-China" organization that acts like a de facto "party" in the United States. This party represents a rare partnership in the highly polarized American politics. Another partnership that both parties agree on is the "Israel Party." Although the "Anti-China Party" emerged as a new phenomenon with China's economic rise, the history of the "Israel Party" goes back to the late 19th century.   The base of the "Israel Party" consists mostly of Evangelical Christians rather than American Jews. This group defines itself as "Christian Zionists" for some religious reasons. Not only Evangelicals, but also many Catholic politicians express that they are "Christian Zionists" very comfortably. Evangelicals are mostly Republican voters. When it comes to the subject of "Israel," both parties act as if they are a single organism.   In the U.S., the "Israel Lobby" sees Christian Zionists as natural allies. Christian Zionists have a significant influence on American politics due to their voting power and financial resources, and this influence is most pronounced in the Republican Party. Recently, there has been an increase in "Israel criticism" among a new generation of Democrats, particularly on the left. However, "Israel criticism" is rare in the Republican Party. The "Israel Party" is determined to suppress criticism of Israel by branding it as "anti-Semitic". Even being of Jewish descent is not enough to protect one from this accusation.     Criticism of Israel is also a no-go area for academics. Professors John J. Mearsheimer and Stephen M. Walt were targeted for their 2007 book, "The Israel Lobby and U.S. Foreign Policy," which criticized Israel. Politicians who criticize Israel are also subjected to attacks, with the mainstream media often joining in. Even those who call for limiting military and financial aid to Israel draw the hostility of the "Israel Party."   In 2016, Donald Trump, who was elected as the President of the United States, worked as the American twin of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. To the point that even "liberal Jews" slammed Trump's Israel policy. The U.S. elections will be held in 2024. As in previous elections, many politicians are now in a race to declare their loyalty to the "Israel Party."   Republican Governor of Florida, Ron DeSantis, visited Israel in late April. Despite being a "Trumpist," DeSantis is Trump's strongest rival within the party. Trump often takes jabs at DeSantis, even referring to him as a "phony tough guy." In the 2020 elections, DeSantis was elected governor by a wide margin. The rising star, 44-year-old DeSantis, is considered a potential presidential candidate in 2024.     While Trump has announced his candidacy for the presidency, DeSantis is keeping quiet. However, DeSantis' trip to Israel is seen as a sign of his candidacy preparations. DeSantis met with Israeli President Isaac Herzog and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem. According to information reported in the American media, during his speeches at the events on his trip, DeSantis presented Trump's decision to move the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem as his own achievement.   DeSantis also referred to the occupied West Bank as "Judea and Samaria" in Hebrew. Meanwhile, he emphasized that the common values between "Judaism" and "Christianity" were the foundation of the alliance between the U.S. and Israel. Interestingly, in 2019, DeSantis claimed that a prayer he made at the "Wailing Wall" prevented a hurricane from hitting Florida. When a Canadian businessman visiting Jerusalem claimed that "DeSantis would make his next trip to Israel on Air Force One," he received a tremendous round of applause from the crowd. There is much more to the story!   In addition to visiting Israel, DeSantis also traveled to Tokyo and Seoul to meet with the Prime Ministers of Japan and South Korea. DeSantis's final destination was the UK, where he met with the Foreign Secretary in London. DeSantis portrays these trips as "business travel" to the outside world. However, most observers view them as a way to "showcase" himself for the 2024 presidential candidacy.