Modi’s visit to Israel thus contains a strategic appeal to the United States to abandon ambivalence and position itself unequivocally within the camp of the “responsible states.” Such a decision could reshape the global balance of power, strengthen deterrence against the Iran–China axis, and consolidate an international order grounded in a coalition of democratic and free nations.
Poker player Donald Trump is right to conceal his future moves. What is certain is that he has massed a military force around Iran capable of stunning the regime within hours. It is, quite simply, no contest.
Purim reminds us that even in moments that feel as though they stand on the brink, history can turn. What appears inevitable rarely is.
The terrorist organization has sent calming messages to the Lebanese government, saying it will maintain “neutrality on the ground.” Sources added that if Hezbollah comes under a full-scale Israeli attack, the organization will act “in self-defense.”
According to Politico, senior White House officials would like Israel to deliver the opening blow against Iran, arguing it would give the US greater public backing and legitimacy to enter the war if its bases are attacked in retaliation.
