Five decades of Israeli covert strategy to push US, Iran into confrontation
Summary
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is expected to discourage peace efforts between the US and Iran during his meeting with President Trump. Historically, Israel has worked to keep the US and Iran in conflict through various methods to maintain its influence on US Middle East policy.Key Facts
- Over five decades, Israel has tried to stop efforts to reduce conflict between the US and Iran.
- Israel’s strategies include intelligence actions, public diplomacy, lobbying, and political pressure.
- During the Iran-Iraq War, Israel preferred a prolonged conflict to weaken both countries.
- Israeli media broadcasts aimed to influence public opinion in Iran and Iraq to continue the war.
- In 1991, Israel hindered the release of American hostages in Lebanon by delaying agreements involving prisoner exchanges.
- These actions complicated US-Iran diplomatic efforts and reinforced mistrust.
- American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) influenced US politics to limit diplomatic flexibility regarding Israel.
- This historical pattern shows Israel’s strategic aim to keep US-Iran tensions high to protect its own interests.
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