(New Republic) Efraim Halevy - The Americans have decided that the destiny of the entire Western world hinges on major changes in the Middle East, including regime change. They will not quit halfway, because they believe the fate of their civilization depends on defeating "international Islamic terrorism." The U.S. is well aware that yours is the first national faction of the Muslim Brotherhood in the entire region to reach power. If you act in a way that seriously jeopardizes the allies of Washington, the U.S. will permit you to go down to a resounding armed and political defeat. If the Israelis conclude that your government's ties to the Iranians are meaningful, they will not wait for this alliance to flourish and prosper. They will see your government as the extension of President Ahmadinejad, who has openly stated his aim to destroy Israel, and will move with all their power to remove Hamas from the scene. And they will receive international and regional support for this mission. You can only avoid this by beginning to come to terms with Israel.
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