The Lessons of a Bittersweet Victory
byPursuing regime change in Tehran in coordination with the US would have deepened Israel’s mistaken identification with the West & further distanced us from integrating more organically into the region.
Analysis
The Price of Trump Joining our War
byIn 12 days, Israel went from pummeling our enemies & dominating the region to allowing Washington to show our neighbors how easily we can be tamed.
No Need for ‘Hasbara’
byEveryone understands why Israel attacked Iran. For years, the world has been waiting to see if & when we’d pull the trigger. We don’t need to explain it.
The Prime Minister’s Contradictions
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.
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.