Former Israeli peace negotiator Daniel Levy on how Trump's incoherence has allowed a small settler-colonial state to pursue a far-reaching mission of domination in the region.
I remember I played this game way back in the day as a kid called Conflict: Middle East Political Simulator. I didn’t really understand much at that time, but looking back it’s interesting how a game that you played on DOS put you in the shoes of an Israeli PM in the late 90s and your only way to win was to destabilize every single country around you either through causing a coup or military invading it. Watching that game essentially play out in real time over the last 25 years has been… Eye-opening.
Nonsense, Mr. Levy. Netanyahu and AIPAC have been dictating US foreign policy in the Middle East for a long time. Trump is now officially Netanyahu's bitch. Previously it was unofficial.
honestly he's too stupid to dupe but….. you can dupe him if it's all about the money and/or power... one advantage to being an Italian 80yo hippie grandma/nonna is I can write what I want... I'm so done ...I have been protesting since Kent State ...I'm exhausted but I will never stop
They both need to stay in office to keep out of prison. Israel being in conflict us why Netanyahu wasn't locked up ..Here in America war status will make it even harder to oust Trump, or have him held to justice for anything and he may try to sabotage Mid terms if we are still fighting. Also, who knows how much real estate money has been promised for the obscene " Gaza resort" they plan?
He did not dupe Trump. Trump is unfit, unstable, and ignorant. He blows with the wind. It is the Israeli influence in our government that should be exposed more. I am so thoroughly disgusted.
What would happen if Turkey and Egypt and the Gulf states expanded their agreements and decided to obliterate Israel? Or damage them enough to establish credible deterrence? If they don't, it seems like Israel will just pick them off one at a time.
Usually I don't buy the "Nazi Hitler appeasement need to stand up to them" arguments. It seems like WWI style muddling into a war no one really wants that badly is more common. But Israel right now is a lot like Nazi Germany - give em an inch, they take a mile, every time they get away with something, they do more next time.
And it isn't just Netanyahu. The Israeli public is ALL IN on this war.
I'm really tired and really depressed. It's hard to keep going.
I’ve been suspicious that Netanyahu, like Putin, has some real dirt on Trump— courtesy of Jeffrey Epstein himself. I understand that in 2016, Epstein had an email conversation with Putin about who Trump “really” is. Epstein also spent time in Israel, including with Mossad. No doubt Ehud Barak knew who Trump really was—and Barak was a “friend” of Epstein’s. Might Epstein have consulted with or for Netanyahu, too⁉️
This excellent essay raises some immediate questions. How will Erdoğan react to the US and Israel re-arming Kurdish resistance paramilitaries on his southern border ? Who is really running Western political governance: politicians or Big Oil corporations ?
Can extreme Zionist Israel and its allies survive in a post fossil fuel world ? If not, it is past time for sane Jewish leaders to oust Zionists and create a stable future for their descendants.
According to Netanyahu’s statements and public commentary: he sees confronting Iran as integral to Israeli security policy — not separate from the Gaza conflict but linked. He has suggested that operations that harm Iran’s nuclear program or military networks can also help “achieve objectives” in Gaza and weaken hostile environments around Israel. In a controversial comment of July 2025, *Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not rule out plans to target Iranian Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei. Instead, he suggested that it would be a surefire way to “end the conflict” with the Islamic Republic.*
When was the last time a few hotheads of a client state dragged a imperial power into a disastrous war? WWI. A Historical precedent for the current moment...
Gosh, those poor isrealis if the Muslims figure any of this out. Aren’t there more Muslims? Anyway, no doubt they’ll be fine. They’re big boys with their own country now, not just a little colony that needs to call mommy and daddy to help when they get themselves in trouble. They’re good. Good for them and good luck,
Russia's helps Iran target US. Netan-the-yahoo leads him by the nose. The 🍊 Pooch is getting screwed and doesn't know he's bending over.
And he's still over 30%.
Corporate Congress Whores could stop it.
I remember I played this game way back in the day as a kid called Conflict: Middle East Political Simulator. I didn’t really understand much at that time, but looking back it’s interesting how a game that you played on DOS put you in the shoes of an Israeli PM in the late 90s and your only way to win was to destabilize every single country around you either through causing a coup or military invading it. Watching that game essentially play out in real time over the last 25 years has been… Eye-opening.
Nonsense, Mr. Levy. Netanyahu and AIPAC have been dictating US foreign policy in the Middle East for a long time. Trump is now officially Netanyahu's bitch. Previously it was unofficial.
honestly he's too stupid to dupe but….. you can dupe him if it's all about the money and/or power... one advantage to being an Italian 80yo hippie grandma/nonna is I can write what I want... I'm so done ...I have been protesting since Kent State ...I'm exhausted but I will never stop
He didn’t dupe him. He reminded him of the secrets he knows.
They both need to stay in office to keep out of prison. Israel being in conflict us why Netanyahu wasn't locked up ..Here in America war status will make it even harder to oust Trump, or have him held to justice for anything and he may try to sabotage Mid terms if we are still fighting. Also, who knows how much real estate money has been promised for the obscene " Gaza resort" they plan?
He did not dupe Trump. Trump is unfit, unstable, and ignorant. He blows with the wind. It is the Israeli influence in our government that should be exposed more. I am so thoroughly disgusted.
You neglected to mention justification of the failing US economy
What would happen if Turkey and Egypt and the Gulf states expanded their agreements and decided to obliterate Israel? Or damage them enough to establish credible deterrence? If they don't, it seems like Israel will just pick them off one at a time.
Usually I don't buy the "Nazi Hitler appeasement need to stand up to them" arguments. It seems like WWI style muddling into a war no one really wants that badly is more common. But Israel right now is a lot like Nazi Germany - give em an inch, they take a mile, every time they get away with something, they do more next time.
And it isn't just Netanyahu. The Israeli public is ALL IN on this war.
I'm really tired and really depressed. It's hard to keep going.
Russia and China will support Iran they love to see us drain our munitions and treasury sucking up to Bibi! Such a gift! Ukraine dead meat!
I’ve been suspicious that Netanyahu, like Putin, has some real dirt on Trump— courtesy of Jeffrey Epstein himself. I understand that in 2016, Epstein had an email conversation with Putin about who Trump “really” is. Epstein also spent time in Israel, including with Mossad. No doubt Ehud Barak knew who Trump really was—and Barak was a “friend” of Epstein’s. Might Epstein have consulted with or for Netanyahu, too⁉️
This excellent essay raises some immediate questions. How will Erdoğan react to the US and Israel re-arming Kurdish resistance paramilitaries on his southern border ? Who is really running Western political governance: politicians or Big Oil corporations ?
Can extreme Zionist Israel and its allies survive in a post fossil fuel world ? If not, it is past time for sane Jewish leaders to oust Zionists and create a stable future for their descendants.
According to Netanyahu’s statements and public commentary: he sees confronting Iran as integral to Israeli security policy — not separate from the Gaza conflict but linked. He has suggested that operations that harm Iran’s nuclear program or military networks can also help “achieve objectives” in Gaza and weaken hostile environments around Israel. In a controversial comment of July 2025, *Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not rule out plans to target Iranian Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei. Instead, he suggested that it would be a surefire way to “end the conflict” with the Islamic Republic.*
Bondi gone soon the mad king hates women esp when they fuck up re Epstein
When was the last time a few hotheads of a client state dragged a imperial power into a disastrous war? WWI. A Historical precedent for the current moment...
Gosh, those poor isrealis if the Muslims figure any of this out. Aren’t there more Muslims? Anyway, no doubt they’ll be fine. They’re big boys with their own country now, not just a little colony that needs to call mommy and daddy to help when they get themselves in trouble. They’re good. Good for them and good luck,