This notion of a Greater Israel, quite distinct from the one understood by Zionists, eventually became so routinized and accepted, it by now serves as the conventional wisdom in all the Arabic-speaking countries and Iran. However fantastical, the fear has real significance, virtually guaranteeing..…
Oman has tried to use Iran as a counterweight to other Arab states, especially Saudi Arabia. ... In addition, because of their anti-Iran sentiments and their weak positions, Arab states prefer American presence to that of Iran. . . . . . . . . . ..…
But Israel has fought a series of wars with its Arab neighbors since its founding in 1948, leaving it isolated, so Netanyahu has been eager to highlight his outreach to leaders of Arab Gulf kingdoms. None of the countries have formal relations with Israel, but a shared antipathy toward Iran..…
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