The clash between the Haredim and Netanyahu goes beyond politics, exposing a deeper structural contradiction within the Zionist project between a militarized state reliant on conscription for prolonged war and an ultra-Orthodox camp seeking to preserve its privileges.

By presenting himself as a defender of divine values and clashing openly with the Vatican, Trump has prompted warnings in U.S. and European media of a potential political backlash and risks to parts of his Christian support base.

Trump’s Peace Council has stalled due to weak international support, funding shortfalls, centralized governance, and escalating regional tensions, raising doubts about its viability.

The U.S.-Israeli War on Iran that erupted in late February 2026 was not simply a military campaign to degrade Iranian capabilities, but quickly became an unexpected internal turning point that reshaped the balance of power in Tehran.

As Pakistan presses ahead with an all-out diplomatic push to broker a lasting deal between the United States and Iran—one that could finally bring the war to a close—its sudden urgency to act as a go-between is raising pointed questions.