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Ted Cruz: “Israel is surrounded by nations that would drive it into the…”

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Published January 14, 2026 | Video Starts at 46:54

Let's say the Arabs won in 48. Yeah. Which, by the way, what would the. Middle east look like? Totally different than now. You know, and it is extraordinary. Look, Israel is surrounded by nations that would drive it into the sea. And the only reason Israel exists is because it has beaten them over and over and over again in war after war after war, in many instances, against all odds. (46:54–46:59)

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