“Today I tell you, and I declare it to the whole world, that we accept to live with you in permanent peace based on justice.” –Egyptian President Anwar al-Sadat became the first Arab Leader to recognize Israel in 1977
2011 and 2012 have been tough years for Israel. While the unconditional support from their biggest ally, and billions of dollars flowing into the country strengthening military and economy, the tide has turned drastically against their favor. The bottom line is: no matter how many safety nets the West provides for their strategic ally, Middle Eastern politics remains far too unruly to be controlled or predicted even. Simultaneously, the momentous social media revolutions and revolutionaries gained popularity in the West so rapidly that the only option remaining for the US was to support and use backdoor channels to fine tune. The only ‘enemy’ that could openly be called out on remained Iran. And despite harsh anti-Iran rhetoric through the months approaching US 2012 election, the Republicans were reduced to second best.
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