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AIPAC Demands Democrats ‘Stand With Israel’

David Dayen, Ryan Grim, Nicolae Butler, Pablo Manriquez The American Prospect
The pro-Israel lobbying group has sent a flurry of communications to members of Congress, citing specific language for them to parrot in support of Israel’s strikes on Iran.

Why Did Israel Attack Iran Now?

Marc Lynch The Ghost of Abu Aardvark
Under any interpretation, Israel's attack is clearly illegal under international law, not that anyone seems to care anymore. Israel's attack on Iran is best understood as a continuation of its attempt to remake the Middle East through force.

Netanyahu’s Iran Attack Trumps Trump

Robert Kuttner The American Prospect
Basically, U.S. policy in the Middle East is a stepchild of Israeli policy, and Netanyahu keeps playing Trump for a fool (which is not hard). Netanyahu played the same games when Democrats were in power, with minor limits.
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