The Hill Discovers What Netanyahu Wants Today, Forgetting Past Tuesdays
Yes, Netanyahu certainly benefits from a perpetual state of 'existential threat.' In 2012, he stood before the UN General Assembly with a cartoon bomb, warning the world of Iran's imminent nuclear capability—a capability still 'imminent' over a decade later. This isn't a new strategy; it's the Netanyahu Doctrine, deployed with reliable precision before every election, every scandal, and every time
his approval ratings dip. The 'attack Iran' playbook is less about preventing a bomb and more about manufacturing a crisis convenient for his political survival. While The Hill op-ed points out Netanyahu's motivation, it conveniently side-steps the American political machinery that green-lights this endless drama. For instance, just this year, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC)
spent millions influencing US elections, often backing candidates who echo these very 'Iran threat' narratives. Is it merely a coincidence that politicians taking substantial funds often find themselves aligning perfectly with this 'key to power' framework? One might optimistically assume so, if one conveniently forgets the multi-million dollar lobbying efforts that precede legislative support for
such policies.