Charles Freeman Doubts Israel's Survival, for Lack of Respect to Arab Neighbors, Particularly Palestinians

Charles Freeman doubts Israel's survival

Press TV, Fri, 03 Apr 2009 10:20:20 GMT

Former US ambassador to Saudi Arabia Charles W. Freeman has cast doubt whether Israel can continue to survive in the Middle East.

"I don't see how Israel can continue to survive in the long term as a state in the Middle East if it is not prepared to deal with respect and consideration with its Arab neighbors specially the Palestinians," Freeman said in an exclusive interview with Press TV.

In mid March, Freeman turned down Director of National Intelligence (NIC) Dennis C. Blair's offer to be the chairman of the body.

Later, Freeman accused the Israeli lobby of being behind his withdrawal.

Freeman had come under fire for statements he had made criticizing Israeli policies.

"I am critical of Israel's policy. I believe Israel's policies are destructive to American interests and also to Israeli interests," Freeman told Press TV.

He noted that he became disappointed when the administration of President Barack Obama refused to put its weight behind him over the offered position.

"I was obviously disappointed that I didn't have support from the White House. But as I understand the way this administration works I shouldn't have been surprised," he said.

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