I believe it has more to do with what Israel represents in terms of Western influence in the region.
Back in 1986, then-Senator Biden said, "Were there not an Israel, the US would have to invent an Israel to protect our interests in the region."
It is very plausible that many Western powers feel similarly.
Jargoggles
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