Netanyahu’s Regime Faces Collapse as U.S. Alliance Hangs in the Balance
March 25, 2025
The Israeli political landscape is currently roiled by widespread protests demanding Netanyahu’s resignation. Critics accuse him of prolonging conflicts for personal gain and his controversial actions against judicial bodies have exacerbated tensions further.
Meanwhile, the United States continues to grapple with the implications of potential military engagements abroad. The Trump administration faces increasing pressure from Netanyahu and his allies to prepare for a devastating nuclear strike on Iran, aligning with Netanyahu’s long-held aspirations.
I have repeatedly warned about the dangers of such actions against Iran over the years, delivering 155 speeches in Congress alone between 2005-2007. My concerns remain valid today: initiating conflict with nations targeted by Netanyahu—such as Iraq, Iran, and Libya—is not in America’s best interest.
Consider the catastrophic consequences of the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq, launched under false pretenses about weapons of mass destruction in 2003. The ensuing war resulted in millions of Iraqi casualties, over 4,400 American fatalities, and billions wasted—while Americans struggled to afford basic necessities due to mounting national debt.
The playbook remains ominously familiar: fabricate a threat, deceive the public, exaggerate dangers, sow irrational fear, then justify military intervention as necessary. This pattern has been repeated with disastrous results in Iraq, Libya, and now potentially Iran.
Netanyahu’s influence is evident in these decisions. In 2002, he testified before Congress asserting that both Iraq and its leader Saddam Hussein posed imminent threats to the U.S., despite clear evidence to the contrary. He also mentioned Iran and Libya as targets for future military action if deemed necessary by Israel—a role America was encouraged to take up.
More recently, Netanyahu addressed a joint session of Congress in July 2024, painting an apocalyptic picture of Iran’s threat to both Israel and the U.S., despite Iran’s longstanding fatwa against nuclear weaponry. He rallied support for maximum pressure tactics, culminating in sanctions and military provocations that have destabilized regions like Yemen.
President Trump’s response has been to intensify these pressures, including airstrikes in Yemen and assassination operations targeting Iranian officials. Yet, these measures risk spiraling into a full-scale confrontation with Iran, potentially triggering severe economic repercussions.
A war with Iran could send oil prices skyrocketing—potentially reaching $200 per barrel—and disrupt global energy supplies through critical chokepoints like the Strait of Hormuz. This would translate to astronomical fuel costs for Americans and widespread economic turmoil akin to the stagflation crisis of 1973.
Furthermore, such a conflict could precipitate significant cuts in federal spending, high inflation rates, elevated unemployment levels, and reduced consumer spending—a perfect storm that could lead to a severe economic downturn rivaling the financial crash of 2008.
Historically, economic crises have led to political realignments; Herbert Hoover’s landslide victory turned into defeat when Franklin Roosevelt took office amidst widespread dissatisfaction with Republican policies in 1932. Similarly, Trump’s presidency and congressional majority could face a similar fate if war with Iran triggers an economic collapse.
As Netanyahu faces his own domestic challenges amid mass protests and accusations of mismanagement, the U.S. stands at a critical juncture regarding its alliance with Israel. Will Trump prioritize national interests by drawing back from potential conflict, or will he succumb to pressure and risk triggering an unprecedented crisis?