Joseph does not rise to power in Egypt through miracles, but through political processes. King Cyrus opens the door for the Jews to return to Zion, while at the same time intrigue and power struggles accompany the rebuilding of Jerusalem. What people see is often only part of the story.
The same is true in today’s Middle East. It is worth distinguishing between public rhetoric and strategic reality. While many observers in recent weeks have gained the impression that Washington and Jerusalem are increasingly drifting apart, a different picture appears to be emerging behind closed doors.
According to Middle East expert Dr. Dan Diker, security cooperation between the United States and Israel remains close and intensive. The tensions visible in public may therefore be less a sign of a rupture than part of a political game that gives both governments room to maneuver.
While recent weeks created the impression that Washington and Jerusalem were growing increasingly distant from one another, behind the scenes the picture appears to be quite different. According to Diker, the governments of Donald...
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