re: Has Israel ever started a round of hostilities?

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You have zero clue about foreign relations in the Middle East. Please refrain from calling anyone stupid because you are throwing stones in a glass house.

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I do have at least some clue. I have traveled to just about every country involved in this conversation under congressionally approved programs. I have a firm understanding of whats is going on in the region and the intent of said programs. I spent the majority of my life working in the ME and have a solid grasp of the USGOVs level of influence in the region. The fact remains that our dollars to leverage ratio in Israel is the most unbalanced investment we have in the ME, and probably the world.

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The fact is, Saudi Arabia has done more for the U.S. in the Middle East than Egypt has ever done for us. Saudi Arabia has also done a lot more harm to the U.S. than Israel has ever done.

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I am well aware of our relationship with Saudi. I wasn't comparing Saudi with Egypt.

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Your perception is skewed and the fact that you have a few Palestinian friends is a real :CSB:

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Everyone's perception is skewed, but mine isn't skewed because I know a few people who can make awesome food. Yeah, CSB, I got it.