Former Deputy National Security Adviser KT McFarland told Newsmax on Thursday that after Iran’s thwarted strike on Israel last weekend, the Jewish state is “in a really tough spot.”

“It has sort of two problems to deal with right now, two security problems,” McFarland said during an appearance on “Wake Up America.” “One, does it go after Iran, reestablishing deterrence, showing Iran they can’t get away with a direct act of war against Israel, shooting missiles off and drones off from Iran into Israel? So, does it defend itself there, or, in addition, or and, does it defend itself against Hamas in Gaza? So, it’s sort of a two-front issue that Israel is facing.

“Now, when Iran had a concerted attack against Israel a few days ago, I was, frankly, quite surprised,” she continued. “I was surprised that the U.S., the Biden administration, helped Israel. I thought they might find a bunch of excuses, sit on the sidelines, wait to see how things turned out. But no, they did come to Israel’s aid and very successfully. Not just the United States — the United Kingdom, France, Jordan, gosh, even Saudi Arabia. They came to Israel’s defense. But, President Biden followed that up by saying, ‘Israel don’t do anything more.’ And, at the same time, Iran said, ‘Israel you make another move and we’re coming back after you.’ “

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