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Did Israel Force Trump Into War?

March 5, 2026·38 min·3 clips
Netanyahu told Trump Iran is both an imminent threat and weak enough to strike—a contradiction that led to war.
This episode investigates the close cooperation between the U.S. and Israel in the war against Iran, examining how Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu pressured President Trump into the conflict. It explores the historical context, Netanyahu's strategic arguments, and the internal U.S. deliberations that led to a joint military campaign with unclear end goals.
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