Israel is politely telling the US “no” to withdrawing from Gaza in stages while Hamas slowly disarms. Israel told Turkey in no uncertain terms “no” when Israel just bombed a Syrian airbase where, according to Israel, Turkey was planning to move in. Israel is standing its ground. It’s not giving in when it comes to maintaining security. Israel is determined to defend itself, and the world sees it.

Iran hasn’t bombed Israel these days, even though Iran bombed Arab states in the Gulf, including US bases there. Why hasn’t Iran bombed Israel? Because Iran is afraid. Because Iran knows that if they do attack Israel, Israel will take out Iranian leadership, just as........

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