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Ciaran Gogarty's avatar

A very perceptive alternative viewpoint.

R.A. Watman (Anne)'s avatar

Thank you for providing a different perspective. I know it’s not what people were hoping for, and I’ve been disappointed, too. However, we have a group of radicals working to take over the Democratic Party, and they are openly antisemitic AND anti Jew. I’m also heartbroken to say that we apparently have a problem on the Right, as well. We’re walking a tightrope in the US, but hopefully, what Trump is attempting to do will work better than we fear, and the Democrats will not end up winning. I will vote when I can, and continue to pray for Israel and its supporters.

Nathan Brown's avatar

as much as Trump says the danger of the London Mayor, to think the NY Mayor is also a devil for the Jews and Israel, in a city which is home to almost a quarter of the world's Jewish population.

Elizabeth's avatar

The expectation that the mostly ignorant general public has that it should understand the implications of foreign policy moves in real-time (thank you social media) will never cease to astound me. Thank you to your source for clarifying the situation for those who don't spend enough time or are not intelligent enough to think about these issues for themselves.

Jane Stanger's avatar

I hear the arguments. But Israel shouldn’t have to continue to live with possible threats of missiles from Hezbollah, Iran or whoever. It’s still a bad deal for Israel. I understand that that doesn’t concern the US, but if that’s the case then no one should complain if Israel does what it has to do.

Thomas M. Conroy's avatar

This column is further proof, as if any were needed, that significant portions of the Israeli political establishment, exist in a fantasy world.

The worst thing that ever happened to Israel is Netanyahu. The second worst is Trump.

Nathan Brown's avatar

and of course you're entitled to your opinions, as we all are. But many people would disagree with you about Netanyahu. As regards Trump, yes, he's a loose cannon with a big EGO, and a desire for any deal, especially if he gains from it.

Trump knows that Iran can not be trusted, and so far, he's fallen into bed with the 'devil that wears Prada' ie Qatar.

Esther Mar's avatar

What about the US inviting Iran to participate in Lebanon issues and including the IRGC in a “deconfliction mechanism” judging IDF actions? Sitting as equals with CENTCOM? Does the source have a rosy outlook on this?

Chrissy Knott's avatar

Again, I hope you are right and once the mid terms and elections are over, Israel & USA will be free to act where and when if necessary