[Salon] The defeat of Israel's regional strategy

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Subject: [Salon] The defeat of Israel's regional strategy

From: Chas Freeman <cwfresidence@gmail.com>

Date: Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:35:09 -0400

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https://x.com/RnaudBertrand/status/2067127362089893943

Arnaud Bertrand

@RnaudBertrand

This video - probably more than any other - illustrates the extent to which Israel's regional strategy has resulted in strategic defeat.

I mean: they had one big enemy - Iran - and one big friend - the US - and these two are now negotiating a deal, while Israel is being told it's an inconvenience that be should be replaced by a former Al Qaeda commander, because he's more humane and kills less civilians.

If that's not strategic defeat, I don't know what is.

Fox News

@FoxNews

Jun 16

BREAKING: President Trump publicly rebukes Israel over its war against Hezbollah.

"Israel's fighting Hezbollah too long and too many people are being killed."

Trump said he opposed strikes that destroy apartment buildings filled with civilians and revealed he urged Israel to

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