"To the extent that Israel does face threats, like from say Hamas or Hezbollah, those are threats that do not jeopardise Israel's existence."

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Source: A War With Iran: Rhetoric Or A Reality?. All Things Considered, www.npr.org. March 10, 2012.

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Stephen Walt

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Stephen Walt is a prominent political scientist known for his work on international relations and the concept of the Israel Lobby.

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