Israel fears Trump may see job as done in Syria, leave Israel alone to face Iran

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Israel fears Trump may see job as done in Syria, leave Israel alone to face Iran
Times of Israel, Apr 14, 2018

While Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu firmly backed the US-led airstrikes on Syria in the wake of its use of chemical weapons, Israeli security chiefs made clear on Saturday night that Israel fears the Trump Administration will now consider that its work in Syria is done, and leave Israel alone to face the dangers posed by Iran’s growing military presence in Syria.

Israel’s defense chiefs are also reportedly worried that Russia’s President Vladimir Putin, seeing Syria under US-led attack, may provide President Bashar Assad with more advanced air defense systems — which could reduce Israel’s air supremacy in the skies of Syria and Lebanon. A Russian general indicated such an arms supply was possible in comments on Saturday.

Speaking on condition of anonymity, a senior Israeli security source told Israeli media on Saturday night: “The attack will enable the Americans to say, we’ve done what was necessary, and withdraw from Syria.”

In such a scenario, “Israel remains alone, facing the threat of Iran establishing itself on the northern border,” the source said.

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In further comments underlining Israel’s concerns about finding itself alone on the front line, Trump also said, “No amount of American blood or treasure can produce lasting peace and security in the Middle East. It’s a troubled place. We will try to make it better, but it is a troubled place. The United States will be a partner and a friend, but the fate of the region lies in the hands of its own people.”

More: https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-fears-trump-may-see-job-as-done-in-syria-leave-israel-alone-to-face-iran/

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Trump also said, “No amount of American blood or treasure can produce lasting peace and security in the Middle East. It’s a troubled place. We will try to make it better, but it is a troubled place. The United States will be a partner and a friend, but the fate of the region lies in the hands of its own people.”

Might be a good time for the Israelis to think about having tea with the Saudis, Jordanians and Egyptians.  None of them want Iran to grow in power and influence in the region either.

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 Does this mean that Israel thinks America is her daddy?

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Does this mean that Israel thinks America is her daddy?

The "unnamed senior official" from Israel certainly projected that appearance.