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Israel: Arms Embargo on Israel "Emboldens" Hamas
(Fox News) Benjamin Weinthal - Former IDF International Spokesman Lt.-Col. (ret.) Jonathan Conricus told Fox News on Saturday, "When administration officials attacked or berated Israel publicly previously during the war, Hamas hardened its demands in return for releasing hostages, in fact delaying and minimizing the chances of success of the delicate negotiation. When Israel's enemies detect tension between the U.S. and its most loyal and steadfast ally in the region, Israel, it emboldens them to attack Israel more and continue with their tactics of using human shields, since they understand that the U.S. will eventually punish Israel for defending itself, regardless of Hamas and Hizbullah's actions." "In the short term, these American statements will lead to enhanced violence and fighting, since they embolden Israel's enemies. In the long term, they may push another American Middle Eastern ally away from the U.S. sphere of influence, and reinforce concerns harbored by many U.S. partners about the quality and steadfastness of U.S. support when needed the most."