It seems that Israel has eased off the gas pedal, with fewer bombings of Hezbollah in Lebanon, and particularly in Beirut, than in previous weeks. It is always better to fight the war elsewhere than at home, and as long as Israeli bombings kept Hezbollah busy in Beirut, things were quieter at home. However, in recent days, the nights in Beirut have become quieter, which has dampened Israel’s momentum in the war, just before the anticipated Israeli attack on Iran. Israel’s so-called allies are more afraid of a possible escalation than those affected in Israel.

The Israeli government has ordered the army to stop the attacks on Beirut—due to US pressure. The Israeli government has informed the US that it will not attack Iran’s oil and nuclear facilities—due to US pressure. The Israeli government has resumed humanitarian aid deliveries to Palestinians in northern Gaza after a brief suspension—due to US pressure. American pressure has never helped...

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