It is a self-evident truth that weakness is provocative. Especially in the Middle East. The paradox is that if you want peace, you must be prepared for war. And willing. Take care.
100% !!!! The other side has to be afraid. It is repugnant that the U.S. did NOT react to all of these attacks -- recent and not so recent. We have become incredibly complacent and that really needs to end.
There is so much to accomplish in the next 4 years before a possibly weaker Democrat administration gets elected again. Israel must take advantage of this green light from Trump to do whatever it takes to secure its borders.
This is great news, and this change in tactics is long overdue! From any objective viewpoint US policy with respect to Israel and the middle east has been horrible and has cost lives. The USA or any country would not tolerate what the USA has forced Israel to endure! Let's pray for a safe return of all of the hostages and the destruction of Hamas and the head of the snake!
For now. I don't trust him. He is never motivated by ideology, but by what appeals to his ego and his pocketbook (perhaps Ivanka has some influence). But, he has hosted neo-Nazis and other assorted anti-semites, and he seems to love Putin who is certainly no friend to Jews. I don't trust him. But right now, he is good for Israel.
The US policy has been of “de-escalation” in order to not have a regional war. Which was always a signal that Iran & proxies were green lit to attack Israel and that Israel was only able to defend itself as the attacks became more brazen.
Not anymore. 10/7 changed all of that. Even with JB tying Israel’s hands, the IDF is now fighting a war on 7 fronts. And, winning.
Remember JB and his “take the win” attitude when Iran launched 330 rockets and Israel, along with a little help from US shot them all down? All defense is NOT a win.
WTF did the stupid Dems think was going on? A little skirmish in the desert?
DJT understands little, but he gets that Iran is the bad guy who’s holding the purse strings of their decimated proxies. And, the Nuke threat is the overarching problem. Yes, it’s a literal ticking time bomb.
Israel needs to act swiftly and decisively. And,soon.
The vulnerability is presently there in Iran since Israel destroyed all of the air defenses. There may even be some boots on the ground to clear the Nuke labs, and, I see a regime change in the works. Been reading about the Shah (the last Shah’s son). Or someone home grown from the underground opposition. In any event , no more theocracy.
Until the U.S. and/or Israel punches Iran hard in the face, we should not expect the hostilities to change. Being afraid, inept, or saying “don’t” is a show of weakness. Once we take out Irans nuclear weaponry and oil production facilities, the Mullah’s will know we mean business.
It is a self-evident truth that weakness is provocative. Especially in the Middle East. The paradox is that if you want peace, you must be prepared for war. And willing. Take care.
100% !!!! The other side has to be afraid. It is repugnant that the U.S. did NOT react to all of these attacks -- recent and not so recent. We have become incredibly complacent and that really needs to end.
There is so much to accomplish in the next 4 years before a possibly weaker Democrat administration gets elected again. Israel must take advantage of this green light from Trump to do whatever it takes to secure its borders.
Iranian proxies are either crippled or severely weakened.
Iranian air defenses have been destroyed.
There is no better time than now.
This is great news, and this change in tactics is long overdue! From any objective viewpoint US policy with respect to Israel and the middle east has been horrible and has cost lives. The USA or any country would not tolerate what the USA has forced Israel to endure! Let's pray for a safe return of all of the hostages and the destruction of Hamas and the head of the snake!
Neither Israel, nor the US should tolerate these barbarians.
Well put David!
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I despise Trump, but this is wonderful and needs to happen.
Trump loves Israel.
For now. I don't trust him. He is never motivated by ideology, but by what appeals to his ego and his pocketbook (perhaps Ivanka has some influence). But, he has hosted neo-Nazis and other assorted anti-semites, and he seems to love Putin who is certainly no friend to Jews. I don't trust him. But right now, he is good for Israel.
Agree. He’s untrustworthy. But for now, take the win.
I wonder if the Ukraine ceasefire negotiations include getting Russia to stay out of any Israel/US action against Iran.
Sadly Trump seems to like Putin.
The US policy has been of “de-escalation” in order to not have a regional war. Which was always a signal that Iran & proxies were green lit to attack Israel and that Israel was only able to defend itself as the attacks became more brazen.
Not anymore. 10/7 changed all of that. Even with JB tying Israel’s hands, the IDF is now fighting a war on 7 fronts. And, winning.
Remember JB and his “take the win” attitude when Iran launched 330 rockets and Israel, along with a little help from US shot them all down? All defense is NOT a win.
WTF did the stupid Dems think was going on? A little skirmish in the desert?
DJT understands little, but he gets that Iran is the bad guy who’s holding the purse strings of their decimated proxies. And, the Nuke threat is the overarching problem. Yes, it’s a literal ticking time bomb.
Israel needs to act swiftly and decisively. And,soon.
The vulnerability is presently there in Iran since Israel destroyed all of the air defenses. There may even be some boots on the ground to clear the Nuke labs, and, I see a regime change in the works. Been reading about the Shah (the last Shah’s son). Or someone home grown from the underground opposition. In any event , no more theocracy.
Maybe?
Brilliant, as always.
Until the U.S. and/or Israel punches Iran hard in the face, we should not expect the hostilities to change. Being afraid, inept, or saying “don’t” is a show of weakness. Once we take out Irans nuclear weaponry and oil production facilities, the Mullah’s will know we mean business.
Talk is cheap. Peace through strength. Timing is everything.
Time is now to take out those nuclear reactors!
Touché!
I've read that there is an Iranian warship sending targeting information to the Houthis. I think that would make a splendid target. Don't you?
Insightful piece.