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An analysis piece examines the historical and ideological roots of the 'Greater Israel' concept, tracing the vision of a Jewish state stretching from the Mediterranean to Iraq and the American figures who have supported making it a reality. The piece situates the idea within current debates over Israeli territorial ambitions and West Bank settlement expansion. While not tied to a specific news event, the commentary reflects ongoing discourse about the ideological underpinnings of Israeli expansionism amid heightened regional tensions involving Gaza, the West Bank, and neighboring states.