But the USSR became the arabs biggest patron around the time of Nassar's takeover of Egypt and setting up the UAR while at the same time, the US became the biggest benefactor of Israel. That is what is behind the arab hatred of the US.
Tom Friedman who is one of the respected journalists said it best. We ought to stop supporting the dictators of Egypt, Sauid and other places.Let the people have a voice and vote for their leaders. This way they will learn democratic values and not blame us for the miscues of their dictatorial leaders.