Should Israel Be Concerned Of A Weakened U.S.?

Israel Worried By 'Weakening' US -- Sydney Morning Herald

ISRAEL is troubled by the perception the US is an "empire of the past" and wants a resurgent America to lead a decisive confrontation with Iran, a top official has said.

"America is tested" at a pivotal moment in the history of the Middle East, said Israel's Deputy Prime Minister, Dan Meridor, who is also the Minister for Intelligence and Nuclear Energy.

The Arab world was watching the US closely: "They look to America. If America does not seem to be able to contain the Iranian threat, will they go with Iran?"

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My Comment: Rumors that the U.S. will be pushing for an independent Palestinian state to break the deadlock in peace talks does not help Israel's perceptions of what the U.S. is doing.

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