Israel’s National Camp Must Confront its Ideological Contradictions
byCelebrating the “Pompeo Doctrine” exposes the deep psychological subjugation of Jewish nationalists to the forces of US empire.
Celebrating the “Pompeo Doctrine” exposes the deep psychological subjugation of Jewish nationalists to the forces of US empire.
If this was in fact a coup d’état, it was orchestrated by Avigdor Lieberman and goes way beyond the nation’s legal establishment.
It’s more likely that the statement was based on the Trump administration’s perception of its short term political interests than actually constituting a major long term shift in foreign policy.
The cooling of Trump’s public attitude toward Netanyahu is likely meant to further damage an already vulnerable political leader.
Examining Lieberman’s political moves over the last three years makes clear that he’s been working to advance Washington’s two-state agenda.
The real problem with Peretz isn’t simply that he’s not revolutionary and has no ambitions to transcend the capitalist system. It’s that he’s not even a principled social democrat and accomplishes nothing significant for the working class.
Despite all the posturing and political theater taking place, Israelis should expect a Netanyahu-Gantz government – not because it’s what’s best for the State of Israel but because it’s what Trump wants.
The only way to ensure Netanyahu does not form a government with Gantz and accept Trump’s partition plan is for Israelis to vote for parties more loyal to the homeland than the Likud.
Can a Jewish presence thrive in Hebron in such a way that doesn’t negatively impact the city’s other inhabitants?
Netanyahu’s attempts to outmaneuver Trump are based on a false premise that accepts Israeli subservience to Washington.