The real reason for Netanyahu’s trip to Washington
The contradictory accounts of the Trump-Netanyahu meeting (a public cold shoulder or “the best meeting ever”) and the focus on technical but important details (there was no one-on-one meeting, no journalists were invited) ignore a more basic question: What was its purpose?Why, in fact, did Netanyahu travel to Washington? In January, the goal was advancing what would later become known as “Operation Roaring Lion.” A year earlier, it was the strike on Fordow by American bombers and blocking bad hostage deals.But what now? Is the goal to renew the war? It is not clear that Israel is interested in such a renewal at any price. Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich went all the way to Tucker Carlson and Nick Fuentes with the claim that the current situation is, in fact, the best one for Israel.David Makovsky, a commentator and scholar who knows both sides of the Atlantic well, offered a…
Prime Minister Netanyahu's recent trip to Washington aimed to present President Trump with a "Plan B" for Iran, anticipating that Tehran's actions might eventually derail diplomatic efforts. According to commentator David Makovsky, Netanyahu sought to discuss contingency plans for renewed economic pressure or military action if diplomacy fails, rather than demanding an immediate abandonment of diplomatic approaches. This strategy explains the absence of a one-on-one meeting and journalists, allowing for a focus on credible alternatives without appearing to push the U.S. into war.
- The article also highlights Israel's growing concern over the drone threat, particularly from Hezbollah and potentially from Gaza and Judea and Samaria.
- IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir and Shin Bet chief David Zini view drones as a significant, evolving threat comparable to the introduction of tanks in WWI.
- The increasing drone danger is influencing security measures, such as holding cabinet meetings in secret locations and potentially restricting public appearances by senior officials.
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