Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid have merged their political forces into a new party, “Together,” to challenge Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel’s upcoming elections. Capitalizing on public frustration over the inconclusive Iran war and Netanyahu’s legal troubles, the alliance seeks to attract a broad coalition of centrist and right-wing voters.
As cheap, mass-produced drones redefine modern attrition warfare, the United States faces a strategic mismatch. While adversaries exploit low-cost systems to overwhelm defenses, Washington is pivoting toward initiatives like “Replicator” to scale production, seeking to balance its technological edge with the sheer volume required for future conflicts.
As the conflict enters its third month, domestic opposition to U.S. military engagement in the Middle East has reached a critical tipping point. Driven by rising energy costs and economic anxiety, a majority of Americans now disapprove of the ongoing campaign. With the 60-day War Powers Resolution deadline approaching, the administration faces a defiant Congress and a public increasingly weary of open-ended regional commitments.
