Reportedly, Israel has diplomatic relationships with 161 nations. Soon after the proclamation of the state of Israel' in 1948, the Jewish nation was boycotted the Arab league of nations. The government of Israel then forged ties with United States and the then newly formed independent countries of Asia and Africa. Here is the list of some of the major countries which support Israel:

• United States: The US has been the ally of Israel since 60 years. It is the first country to officially recognize the establishment of Israel as an independent state. Half of Israel's external debt is owed to the US. The latter is the main source of monetary and military support.
• Turkey: It is the first Muslim nation to formally recognize the State of Israel, one year after the Declaration of the establishment of the Jewish state. There is a fair amount of strategic, military and diplomatic tie-up between the two nations.
• Arab states: Israel has diplomatic nations with Egypt, Mauritania, Jordan and Qatar.
• Asian nations: These include China and India
• EU nations: These include the UK, Republic of Ireland and Germany.
• Others: These comprise of Soviet Union and the Eastern Bloc, Venezuela, and the South Africa.