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Israel Has Done Most of the Job. Only Trump Can Finish It.

Only one air force has the power to finish off Iran’s last standing nuclear enrichment site.

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Jun 19, 2025
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For any U.S. president, the decision whether to intervene in a foreign war is a momentous one. This is the week when President Donald Trump has to make that decision. Should he, or should he not, use American air power to finish the job Israel has very nearly completed, ensuring that Iran never possesses nuclear weapons?

We understand why Trump is weighi…

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General Yoav Gallant, former Israeli Minister of Defense and decorated IDF commander, shares strategic insights on leadership, security, and geopolitics—drawing from nearly five decades at the forefront of Israel’s national defense.
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