The madness lies in asserting something ... contrary to all evidence and intelligence. The method is doing it again and again, relentlessly, at full volume ... This is how Trump became president twice.
It wouldn’t have cost Trump anything to show a clear intent to deter in a strategically crucial moment; it wouldn’t even have undermined his efforts in Ukraine.
The relationship between Israel and the U.S. is increasingly marked by complexity and asymmetry: West Jerusalem continues to pursue its goals ... while Washington, despite growing fatigue with the conflict, remains reluctant to openly confront Netanyahu.