The Prime Minister’s Contractions
byWhile Netanyahu’s actions seek to increase Israel’s independence from the US as he empowers non-Western forces in Israeli society, his rhetoric often portrays Israel as a frontline outpost for the West.
Analysis
Washington’s Anti-Israel Axis
byIsrael’s transformation during this war from extreme vulnerability to a potential regional hegemon poses a direct challenge to US power.
Jerusalem Should Prepare for Major Trump Betrayals
byWhile his rhetoric may sound supportive of Israel, Trump’s actions have been telling a different story.
Intra-Coalition Sparring Invokes/Mirrors Ancient Divides
byAccording to the Ḥaredi view, the Zealots were the bad Jews; the extremist fringe who caused Israel’s destruction. But that’s not the only way to see it.
The Need to Step Back from the Ledge
byThe crisis surrounding Ronen Bar highlights a deep conflict over the meaning of Israeli democracy.
Trump’s Direct Talks with Hamas
byWhile many nationalist Israelis & their Diaspora supporters have been euphoric over President Trump’s pro-Israel rhetoric, his administration’s direct talks with Hamas should jerk them awake.
What Netanyahu Needs to Learn from Trump’s Public Treatment of Zelenskyy
byBy speaking publicly to Zelenskyy as virtually all US presidents frequently speak to the leaders of weaker nations behind closed doors, Trump has once again removed the diplomatic mask from US imperialism.
Is Yair Lapid Trump’s New Israeli Stooge?
byIf we see the US administration slowly adopt the ‘Lapid plan’ in the coming weeks, it should be clear that this is actually the real Trump plan for Gaza.
What’s Behind Trump’s Transfer Rhetoric?
byWhile it’s certainly possible that Trump intends to remove the Palestinian population from Gaza, it’s far more likely that the president’s statements were intended to achieve other political objectives.
Trump Tower: Gaza City
byTrump is pursuing what he sees to be US interests in our region. If these clash with the interests of Israelis or Palestinians, things could get ugly.
A Foreboding Sign of the Next Four Years
byTrump is coming back into office with a score to settle with Netanyahu & a determination to collect on the debt he believes he’s owed.
David Friedman’s ‘One Jewish State’
byWhile some might claim to see similarities between Friedman’s ideas & many of those put forward by the Vision movement, a close reading of his book reveals deep unresolvable ideological differences.