Democrats on Capitol Hill can’t catch a break. Just as Sen. Alex Padilla’s (D-Calif.) physical clash with Trump administration security officials had given them cause to unite on the otherwise divisive issue of immigration,

Israeli attacks on Iranian facilities could escalate the threat of regional and global conflict. Donald Trump distances himself from his traditional ally.

It is tragically clear that the lessons of past failed military adventurism in the region have been entirely ignored. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has branded the war as “pre-emptive”, aimed at preventing Tehran from developing its own nuclear weapon.

As much as politicians flip flop on policy, Netanyahu has consistently refused to engage in any genuine negotiations on the establishment of a Palestinian state. Instead, a policy of de facto annexation – backed by the Israeli state – has followed in his footsteps.

Israeli Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu faces the greatest test to his rule since Oct. 7, 2023. His political opponents have put forth a bill to dissolve parliament in order to force early elections.

The attacks bore the twin hallmarks of Israeli military actions under Netanyahu: Tactically brilliant but lacking any strategic vision

Benjamin Netanyahu has been making the argument that Israel faces existential threat if Iran gets a nuclear bomb for many years.