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Originally Posted by Zee

I think perhaps Israel had gotten too accustomed to more or less being able to do what it wanted, in terms of foreign relations, knowing that the USA, France and the UK had its back - but after it pushed the envelope a few too many times this year and last year, it's finding that it isn't allowed to do whatever it wants. The recognition of Palestinian territories and dealings with states in its near abroad are signs of that.

The problem is, it will do what it likes regardless, thinking that the USA has no option but to back it.