Netanyahu’s existential mission is to convince and mobilize the West to align with Israel against Iranian aggression.
“It’s our civilization against their barbarism,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said.
The absence of an Oval Office photo op almost seemed irrelevant against the sheer volume of Netanyahu's diplomatic success.
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Israel might be the primary target, but nowhere would be safe if Iran acquires a nuclear weapons capability.
Following a meeting with French president Macron, Netanyahu left feeling confident in the EU's common goal with Israel.
Blinken’s visit will come on the heels of a scheduled trip to the region by President Joe Biden’s National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan.
While Miri Regev will be the only woman in the security cabinet, the makeup of the ministers will give Netanyahu a clear majority that will likely follow his lead on key votes.