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Levin acknowledged that decades of societal indoctrination across the Middle East make radical ideologies deeply ingrained in many communities—particularly Palestinian territories. Countries like Egypt have constructed physical barriers, such as walls to prevent terrorist infiltration, exemplifying the depth of regional fears.
He also noted that some Middle Eastern states, particularly monarchies and dictatorial regimes, may see strategic value in counter-terrorism efforts that threaten their own survival. Countries such as Jordan and Egypt might be more receptive to cooperation if they perceive their own security is at stake, unlike others that harbor or fund terrorist factions.