Trump made no secret of his support, commitment and loyalty to Israel, which sent a message to Israel’s enemies in the region. That support is now in question.
Times of Israel diplomatic reporter Lazar Berman wrote: “As Netanyahu waits for Biden to call, some fear four years of busy signals.” He goes on:
After nearly 3 weeks, the question is whether the US president’s decision to not call Israel’s leader is a petty snub or a sign of how the administration will approach the region.
Given Biden’s less than enthusiastic approach to Israel — the only democratic country in the Middle East — and that Biden intends to return to the disastrous Iran nuke deal concluded by the Obama Administration, it would behoove Israel to be ready for any possible attack by an emboldened Iranian regime and its proxies.
“Gantz: We will not hesitate to stop Iran’s entrenchment near Israel,” by Udi Shaham, Jerusalem Post, February 8, 2021:
In a signal to Tehran and its proxies in the region, Defense Minister Benny Gantz on Monday said Israel is constantly acting to prevent Iranian entrenchment near Israel.
In a warning to Lebanon’s Hezbollah, an Iran-backed Shi’ite terrorist group that is also active in Syria, he said Israel would do everything in its ability to prevent Lebanon from becoming a terrorist state.
“Three and a half years after the disaster we left Lebanon, while [the victims’] blood is soaked in the soil,” Gantz said at a memorial ceremony for the 1997 helicopter disaster, when two IAF helicopters taking soldiers to the security zone in southern Lebanon collided in midair, killing all 73 on board.
“Since then, we made it clear that we will not allow Lebanon to become a terrorist state,” he said. “And today, the IDF is operating and will keep operating on the border and beyond.”
“We will not hesitate to uproot the Iranian entrenchment near our borders, and [Hezbollah leader Hassan] Nasrallah knows well that his decision to build bunkers of ammunition and rockets and to strengthen Hezbollah’s capabilities is putting him in danger and putting the lives of Lebanese citizens in danger,” he added.
Gantz called on the Lebanese government to assume responsibility for what takes place in the country.
“If a confrontation occurs on the northern front, the State of Lebanon will be the one that pays the heaviest price because [the ammunition and rockets] are in civilian areas,” he said….
Michael Copeland says
Majid Khadduri explains Islam’s objective:
“to establish Islam as the dominant reigning ideology over the entire world, ….the establishment of an imperial world state.”
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/robert-spencer/2020/06/06/leftist-jihadist-common-goal-this-s-t-wont-ever-stop-unless-we-f-kin-take-it-all-down-n502503
Israel is first in its sights, as Netanyahu knows.
mortimer says
My compliments on your growing collection of appropriate quotes.
gravenimage says
Yes–thank you, Michael.
mortimer says
A weak, doddering, US president whose mind is wandering will be interpreted by predatory foreign enemies as a vulnerability to be exploited by speed of action and stealth. Biden will be taking a nap when emergencies strike.
mortimer says
Israel will no longer be able to count on the US president.
gravenimage says
Israel warns it will ‘not hesitate’ to uproot Iran’s ‘entrenchment’ near Israeli border
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Will the US under Biden support Israel defending herself. I *hope* so.