Likud Party ‘Rebels’ Merely Offering Shallow Nationalism
byEmpty populist statements about the homeland’s territorial integrity are worthless if not coupled with a program to break free from the forces of empire.
Empty populist statements about the homeland’s territorial integrity are worthless if not coupled with a program to break free from the forces of empire.
Friedman’s role as US ambassador to the Jewish state requires him to advance positions that demand dividing the Land of Israel and keeping Jerusalem subservient to Washington’s interests in the region.
Washington’s interests in the Semitic region have long demanded the partition of Israel into two separate states, each dependent on US economic and military aid to survive.
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.
Netanyahu’s attempts to outmaneuver Trump are based on a false premise that accepts Israeli subservience to Washington.
The best strategy for resisting efforts to partition the country into two states would be to loudly protest the plan and make clear our opposition before the plan is officially announced.
Prime Minister Netanyahu would likely take a significant electoral hit from an aggressive American two-state plan.
According to a report on Israel’s Channel 10, United States Mideast Envoy Jason Greenblatt said last week that Washington intends to pressure both Israelis and…
With the danger of Macron’s plan looming, Trump likely expects Netanyahu to be more compliant to the dictates of Greenblatt’s team.
Preventing the same war from repeating itself every few years will require Israel to take responsibility and not only right the wrongs of 2005 but also offer Gazan Palestinians a better option for the future.