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As Washington and Tehran prepare for another round of talks in Switzerland this week, all signs point to an approaching decision by President Donald Trump on whether to order a strike on Iran. But even if that answer comes soon, it will leave a host of far more consequential questions unresolved.
Hezbollah, supposedly battered and defeated, still stands and is actively rebuilding. If that is the case, what on earth has Israel been doing over the past two years? Have we merely postponed the inevitable?
After the spiritual peak of the revelation at Mount Sinai, prophecy descends into the routines of daily life. The construction of a national home in the Land of Israel does not rest only on grand, transcendent moments, but on the steady building of a towering textual edifice of law and justice.
No one keeps track anymore of how many times Netanyahu met Trump, but there has never been a meeting like this one. All signs indicate that the effort to appear outwardly cool and distant stood in sharp contrast to the atmosphere inside the room.
Netanyahu’s 30-hour trip to Washington sparks concerns of gaps with administration. As Israel insists that “nothing has changed,” this is what is prime minister is expected to tell the president.
Officials close to Netanyahu stress that the goal is to sharpen positions against the backdrop of talks between the US and Iran, insisting that limits on missiles and an end to support for terrorism must be part of any negotiations.
Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s decision to enter into a direct confrontation with Israel has placed Iran in an unprecedented reality. The regime now finds itself more exposed than ever, without an effective regional buffer, facing mounting external pressure alongside a deepening internal crisis.
The talks held on Friday in Oman between Iran’s foreign minister and US officials ended without any agreements and produced no progress on the nuclear issue. Sources say Abbas Araghchi was required to bring to the next round a principled agreement to discuss the disputed issues, as well as Iran’s position regarding the American demands.
This coming Wednesday is set to be a dramatic day in the history of Israel’s relations with the US. An American decision to adopt Iranian demands would grant the regime vital breathing room to rebuild and upgrade its missile arsenal.
The Prime Minister will meet with President Trump amid fears in Jerusalem of a narrow nuclear deal. Israel sees a “historic window of opportunity” to undermine the regime in Tehran, but worries the US may retreat toward limited negotiations only.
