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Source: https://www.jns.org/friedman-us-pressure-on-israel-reduces-chances-of-regional-peace/
U.S. Pressure on Israel Reduces Chances of Regional Peace
(JNS) Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman interviewed by Alex Traiman - Israel's decisive defeat of Hamas in Gaza will facilitate regional peace with Saudi Arabia, former U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman told JNS. "Being a strong regional superpower that can manage its borders is what is admired in the Arab world. The Saudis want to see a strong Israel defeating common enemies." The Biden administration thought "that by limiting Israel's ability to prosecute the war they were preserving the opportunity for peace between Israel and Saudi Arabia; just the opposite. What makes the Arab world pay attention to Israel is Israel's strength against the enemies their countries face as well." Friedman voiced pessimism regarding a hostage deal between Israel and Hamas. "I am not optimistic that they will ever make a deal," he said.