Israel, A Dependent Nation in the Heart of the Middle East

Israel, A Dependent Nation in the Heart of the Middle East

On October 6, 1973, as Israel’s leaders observed the solemn rituals of Yom Kippur, Egyptian and Syrian forces launched a coordinated surprise assault across the Sinai Peninsula and Golan Heights. Within hours, Israel’s much-vaunted military machine was reeling. Entire tank divisions were decimated, forward positions were collapsing, and for the first time since 1948, the survival of the Jewish state seemed genuinely in doubt. Israel’s vaunted aura of invincibility—built on its swift victories in 1948 and 1967—was shattered as Arab armies inflicted staggering losses and threatened to break...

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Is Spain Tearing the NATO Consensus?

Is Spain Tearing the NATO Consensus?

Spain, long seen as a loyal NATO ally, is now carving out a path that could make it the West’s most unexpected rebel. Since 2023, the Spanish government under the leadership of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has pursued an increasingly independent course that directly challenges American positions on Israel, embraces deeper economic ties with China, and questions NATO's one-size-fits-all approach to security. Spain's confrontation with Israel has perhaps been the most dramatic manifestation of its independence from Western foreign policy priorities. In May 2024, Spain formally recognized...

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The Illusion of Israeli Self Sufficiency in Intelligence

The Illusion of Israeli Self Sufficiency in Intelligence

Casual onlookers salivate at the supposed brilliance of Israel’s intelligence services. From Mossad’s assassinations abroad to daring sabotage campaigns in hostile territory, the Jewish state has been elevated in popular imagination as a scrappy David with unmatched cunning, capable of pulling off operations that leave even world powers like the United States in awe. Books, films, and mainstream pundits reinforce this myth, presenting Israel’s intelligence machine as self-sufficient and independent. But when one peels back the layers, the narrative quickly unravels. Israel’s most celebrated...

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Bootstraps or Bailouts? The Hidden Truth of Israel’s Military Power

Bootstraps or Bailouts? The Hidden Truth of Israel’s Military Power

As America continues pouring billions into Israeli defense, the uncomfortable truth is that Israel’s security and strategic position have always depended on outside assistance—contrary to popular conservative claims. Conservative pundits like Ben Shapiro repeatedly boast about Israel’s alleged independence in the face of external foes, arguing that "Israel has bootstrapped its way into military dominance despite all of the internal obstacles” it has faced. However, this claim contradicts the extensive evidence of American and Western support the Jewish state has received since 1948. From the...

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Tucker Carlson Smeared with Unfounded Accusations of Taking Money from Qatar

Call it a Qatari Occupied Government? Tucker Carlson faces accusations of acting as a Qatari propagandist as he pushes against U.S. support for Israel’s war in Iran. Carlson vehemently denies the allegations, and his supporters have noted that there’s no proof to them. The accusations were amplified after his interview with Sen. Ted Cruz, R-TX, earlier this week, where he pressed the Texas senator on his support for a U.S. attack on Iran—a move perceived as being beneficial for the state of Israel. As a result of this interview, establishment conservatives and pro-Zionist fellow travelers...

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The Ruse of a Trump-Netanyahu Falling Out

The Ruse of a Trump-Netanyahu Falling Out

Despite dramatic headlines about President Donald Trump’s clashes with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the reality is that U.S.-Israel relations remain as robust as ever. To understand why these headlines don’t reflect a true break, one need only consider the substance behind the rhetoric. In a May appearance on “The Jimmy Dore Show,” Catherine Austin Fitts, the former Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban Development during George H.W. Bush’s administration, addressed reports that Trump had cut ties with Netanyahu and that a broader U.S.-Israel split was looming. Fitts...

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Trump’s ‘Antiwar’ Myth and the Zionist Reality

Trump’s ‘Antiwar’ Myth and the Zionist Reality

Donald Trump’s “America First” message promised an end to foreign entanglements, but his aggressive Iran policy tells us a different story. His administration’s decision to carry out airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities in Isfahan, Fordow, and Natanz on June 21, 2025 further underscores this contradiction. But when one looks at his overall track record, one realizes that Trump has been a consummate Iran hawk from day one. Trump’s claim to be an antiwar president has been a cornerstone of his political brand since he first entered the national stage. He has repeatedly declared, “Great...

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The War in Ukraine Won’t End at the Negotiating Table

The War in Ukraine Won’t End at the Negotiating Table

Donald Trump, who returned to the White House on a promise to end the Russo-Ukrainian War, has recently expressed his frustration at how the conflict has played out thus far. In a viral Truth Social post he published on May 25, 2025, Trump manifested his bewilderment over Russian President Vladimir Putin’s latest campaign to ratchet up bombing campaigns across Ukraine. Trump’s complaints about Russia’s behavior belies a deeper reality: the conflict’s resolution will be forged through combat, not compromise. The president’s remarks reflect a disjointed foreign policy. Despite his calls for...

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