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According to the spokesperson of the Israeli/Palestinian dialogue, Islamic groups' hatred of the US is the result of American arrogance. Along with many others, they argue that the US has wanted to determine the agenda for the rest of the world. In the opinion of these critics, the US has behaved hypocritically with its 'economic imperialism'. The nation that portrays itself as the cradle of freedom uses values such as democracy and human rights elsewhere in the world for opportunistic purposes. It has assisted dictatorial regimes in gaining and retaining power with military support out of self-interest. The North American support for Israel was held up as an example of such behaviour.
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