Israelis, Iranians and Americans have seen this cycle before. We know how it ends.

Ironically, it seems Netanyahu may yet miss the days of confrontation with Obama. If the agreement is indeed signed, Jerusalem will find itself facing a new reality forced upon it, and this time, the tools it once had to change the harsh decree are no longer available.

Opposition leaders blast prime minister as Israel wakes to a deal struck without it; Ben Gvir insists Israel is not bound by Trump's agreement; Golan says deterrence bought in soldiers' blood is now slipping away.

The war between Israel and the Arab states did not end in 1948, 1967 or even 1973, but only when Egypt and the Arab states lost the ability to realize their aspirations of destruction

Britain's prime minister signals legislation by year's end, with enforcement set to begin as early as next spring.