The View From Nowhere

Poll: Netanyahu strengthens post-Nasrallah killing, but coalition falls short of Knesset majorityhttps://t.co/Gie3cG7wyq

— Haaretz.com (@haaretzcom) October 1, 2024

I have no expertise on Israeli politics or policy. But it’s a truism that bread and circuses (by which the Romans meant blood sports in the circle (circus) of the Coliseum keep the polis happy, and a little blood and guts is a good booster of office holders.

🚨🚨🚨Senior White House Official:“We are actively supporting defensive preparations to defend Israel against this attack. A direct military attack from Iran against Israel will carry severe consequences for Iran״ https://t.co/Rx7iIdXBDE

— Barak Ravid (@BarakRavid) October 1, 2024

Again, this may have come to pass regardless of Israel’s recent actions. It it’s provoked by Iran needing to support its terrorists (no winners here). Or a cynical man might think Netanyahu was aiming for precisely this outcome. For his sake, not necessarily Israel’s.

Easy to see more than one side, if you look.👀