David Hearst: For the First Time, Arabs Engage in War to Defend Israel

However, in criticizing Israel's actions, he remarked, "If Israel aims to support the fragile monarchy, particularly given the discontent among the Jordanian public, who are eager to confront the shared borders of Jordan and Israel and challenge the regime, this move is seen as a foolish strategy. "

He elaborated that Jordan is currently divided into two factions: one comprising the citizens of the country who fervently back the Palestinian cause and the Palestinians, and the other led by King Hussein, the monarch of Jordan, who maintains economic, intelligence, and security collaborations with Israel.

Hearst criticized the decision of the Jordanian army, known as the "Arab Army," to position itself on the shared borders between Jordan and Israel during Iran's missile and drone attack on Israel, describing it as a big mistake in defending the Israeli regime.

Highlighting the disparity between Jordan's public sentiments and official actions, he noted, "During the period when the Jordanian army was positioned on the shared border with Israel to protect Israel, and the Jordanian air defense successfully intercepted and destroyed some missiles and drones, the people of Jordan, including Palestinians and Jordanians residing in the East Bank, applauded and cheered for them, expressing optimism that they would strike their targets in Israel."

Hearst emphasized, "Israel has consistently demonstrated that it will only engage in relationships with Arab nations that disregard the desires of their populace and enforce their corrupt leadership. Jordan's actions on Saturday may yield immediate benefits for Israel, but in the long run, they are likely to create significant challenges along the shared border with Israel. "

In addition to Jordan, other countries like Saudi Arabia and the UAE also took part in countering Iran's missile and drone attack on Israel. A Hebrew channel disclosed on Monday that a reliable source within the ruling royal family of Saudi Arabia confirmed Riyadh's involvement in thwarting Iran's attack on targets in Israel.

"Saudi Arabia played a role in neutralizing the Iranian drones that were launched towards Israel last Saturday night," reported the Israeli Kan TV channel, citing an anonymous Saudi source.

The Saudi official highlighted that Saudi airspace automatically intercepts any "suspicious object" in its skies. They emphasized that Saudi Arabia, as a nation supporter of terrorism, made efforts to intercept and destroy Iranian missiles and drones, suggesting that the international community should have taken action against Iran sooner.

The Wall Street Journal previously highlighted that Saudi Arabia and the UAE were involved in thwarting Iran's attack on Israel. It was reported that both countries assisted Tel Aviv in countering Iran's attack by allowing Israeli and American aircraft to use their airspace.

This publication mentioned that Riyadh and Abu Dhabi shared crucial security and strategic intelligence regarding Iran's attack on Israel with Tel Aviv.

Last Saturday, in retaliation for the bombing of its consulate in Damascus by Israeli fighters, Iran carried out an unprecedented attack on Israel using suicide drones and ballistic missiles.