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With Iran and the agreement becoming the common enemy in the Middle East, the Director of Israel’s foreign ministry, Dore Gold, referred to the Sunni Arab states in the region as Israel’s allies
The
Director of Israel’s foreign ministry, Dore Gold, referred to the Sunni
Arab states in the region as Israel’s allies. The comment was made
during a presentation in New York.
Referring to common complaints about the Iran deal and the dangers that
it poses to the people that are traditionally rivals with Iran, Gold
said, “and it’s not Israel talking, that is our Sunni Arab neighbors,
and you know what? I’ll use another expression: that is our Sunni Arab
allies talking.”
Speculation of the effects that the Iran deal would have on
Israel’s foreign policy with its Arab neighbors has been rampant. There
has been the widespread theory that Israel may be able to cut through
old hatreds with this deal, with Iran and the agreement becoming the
common enemy in the Middle East. Israel continues to poster in this way,
with rhetoric that sounds very promising, especially regarding Saudi
Arabia.
Saudi Arabia used to be one of Israel’s favorite targets
for accusation of state sponsored terrorism. Animosity was the kindest
way to put the relationship between the two states. This summer, though,
has seen rumors of secret talks and even a visit to Israel by the Saudi Prince,
and warming relationships between the two states. This public statement
of trust in the Sunni Arab states of the region, in particular Saudi
Arabia, is a major step forward, and for some can be seen as a silver
lining to a deal they might not approve of.
Speaking of the path moving forward for Israel with the
Iran agreement, Gold detailed what he saw as his state’s job. Right now
he feels there is a need for Israel to warn the world of what they see
as a dangerous agreement for the world. If approved though, Israel must
work with the international community, especially the United States, and
deal with any repercussions.
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Source: http://www.israeldefense.co.il/en/content/sunni-arab-states-and-israel-allies
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