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By making his threats sound por- tentious, Nasser himself can gain in popularity. When the Israelis attacked Jordonians and UAR dragged its feet, President Nasser was criticised in some quarters; a show of might now will rehabilitate him to some extent. Besides, the Syrian government has been somewhat shaky, and Nasser, no doubt, would like to give it a shot in the arm.