DearMEPIN Readers,
In the i24NEWS studio in Israel, I discussed the prospects of war vs. negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, what Donald Trump must do to regain public support, U.S. media coverage, what lies ahead for Lebanon, and the dynamic of US Senators appearing to root against America if it advantages Trump.
Here in Israel, the nation has shifted from the solemnity of Yom HaZikaron, where nearly everyone knows someone killed or injured in warm to the celebration of Yom Ha’atzmaut. This transition offers a glimpse into the resilience and character of Israeli society: despite ongoing conflict, Israel ranks among the world’s top 10 in happiness. Its young population comes in at number 3 despite bearing much of the physical burden of war. They are a defining source of national strength. — Eric