The modern founders of Israel were very socialist. (See also the kibbutzes.) Stalin wanted to pull it into its sphere of influence, but this failed. Turns out most Jews do like money even if the Zionist leaders were socialist, and so Israel sided with the US instead.
The Soviets took this personally and from then on they'd support every Muslim terror group they could find. This is why the modern left is still such a fan of Muslims. Not that the Muslims have ever seen it as anything but an alliance of convenience. They're doing their own thing no matter what.
The modern founders of Israel were very socialist. (See also the kibbutzes.) Stalin wanted to pull it into its sphere of influence, but this failed. Turns out most Jews do like money even if the Zionist leaders were socialist, and so Israel sided with the US instead.
The Soviets took this personally and from then on they'd support every Muslim terror group they could find. This is why the modern left is still such a fan of Muslims. Not that the Muslims have ever seen it as anything but an alliance of convenience. They're doing their own thing no matter what.
With Britain and with France.
When Israel, Britain, and France invaded Egypt (the Suez Crisis), it was America who forced them to get out.
Islamic Socialists were extremely powerful prior to the rise of Islamism, and Islamic Communists (like in Iran) were also strong.