The Bulletin US and Israel Attack Iran
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Mar 3, 2026 
Yossi Klein Halevi, journalist and senior fellow who studies Jewish‑Muslim relations, reflects on the US–Israel strikes on Iran and their regional ripple effects. He discusses Israel’s national mood, the tension between reconciliation and confrontation, the future of Iran’s regime and minorities, and how Americans wrestle with the choice to go to war.
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Israel's Mood Is Disoriented But Unified
- Israel feels extreme disorientation as it simultaneously grieves October 7 and prepares for broad conflict.
- Yossi Klein Halevi describes near-unanimous political support and renewed trauma after missiles fell in Jerusalem for the first time.
Acting Against Iran Seen As Existential And Time Sensitive
- Confronting Iran is framed in Israel as existential necessity despite political fatigue.
- Yossi argues failing to act now would compound earlier mistakes of allowing a dangerous regime to strengthen.
Iran's Strategy Is Shaped By Apocalyptic Theology
- The Iranian regime mixes political power with apocalyptic Shiite theology that affects its strategic calculations.
- Yossi warns secular analysts underestimate theological drivers like belief in the Mahdi when predicting Iranian behavior.
