Israel is faced with a strategic dilemma in Iran
The Prospects for Israel to End the War: Iran’s Nuclear Enrichment Problem in the Light of a High-Energy War
Another option is for Israel to wind down the war unilaterally, without attacking Fordo. But that approach would leave at least a significant part of Iran’s nuclear enrichment program intact, leaving open the possibility that Iran might create a nuclear bomb that could be used against Israel.
For days, Israeli officials were hoping that Mr. Trump would order American warplanes to destroy Fordo.
The longer Israel waits for Mr. Trump, the greater the strain on its air defense system. Israel is burning through its stock of missile defense systems, forcing it to prioritize the protection of certain areas over others. As time goes on, that raises the risk of more missiles hitting both civilian neighborhoods and strategic security sites.
With Israel’s airspace closed and much of its economic life suspended, the war’s protraction will also come at an economic cost. The sooner the war ends, the faster commercial flights will return and businesses can resume full operations.
This route has been called fraught with risk and may have a limited effect. “It probably won’t be on the scale of what the U.S. can achieve,” said Itamar Rabinovich, a former Israeli ambassador to Washington. If we could do it, we would have already done it.
The tone of the Israeli news media on Friday also indicated continued domestic support for the Israeli campaign, as did new opinion polling. The strongest polling position for the Netanyahu party in over a decade was during the deadliest attack on Israel by Hamas.
Elio: A Minireview of Seven New Pixar Movies (Including a Mixing of Video Games, Audiobook Reviews, and News from NPR)
Elio is the latest Pixar movie and tells the story of an orphan who believes he’s the only path to happiness after being kidnapped by aliens. Plus, here are two more new movies worth checking out.
📺 TV: From The Waterfront, which focuses on a family struggling to maintain control of a fishing empire, to King of the Hill returning after 15 years, these are some shows worth checking out this summer.
🎵 Music: Next Friday, Bruce Springsteen is releasing seven new records at once, featuring previously unreleased music recorded between 1983 and 2018. This listening guide is used to prepare for his upcoming box set.
🎮 Games: NPR’s Vincent Acovino attended the Play Days showcase, where he had the opportunity to experience a variety of games, including Resident Evil Requiem and a heist game that took him by surprise. Here’s his honest review of many upcoming titles.
Colors, Politics and Politics – The Latest Update on the Iran-Iran Conflict and the U.S. Foreign Minister’s Statement
I barely passed the quiz this week because of educated guesses and trick questions. Are you prepared for the challenge of passing with colors? If you do like it, give it a try.
The foreign minister of Iran will be met by European diplomats in Switzerland in an attempt to get a diplomatic solution to the Israel-Iran conflict. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has suggested that Israel will continue attacking Iran’s nuclear sites even if Trump doesn’t take part. Over 650 people in Iran have been killed by Israeli strikes, according to an independent group. Israel says Iranian missiles have killed 24 people in its country.
Trump will make a decision about whether the U.S. will strike Iran within two weeks, the White House announced. This latest move over the United States’ involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict comes amid growing concerns from some of his vocal supporters, who have expressed that they think Trump is betraying his “America First” principles. Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson warned that the president’s legacy could be on the line based on his decision. There is no connection between the delay and the criticism, according to the White House.
Source: Court backs Trump’s control of National Guard. And, the latest on the Israel-Iran war
The Newsom Decision in Los Angeles, Calif., March 29 – Follow-up of the Californian National Guard in a Los Alto Baudó District
The federal appeals court in California ruled that the President can keep control over the California National Guard troops in Los Angeles. The decision blocks, at least temporarily, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s efforts to regain control of the Guard. The Trump administration deployed the troops nearly two weeks ago in response to protests in LA, which were sparked by immigration raids in the area.
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Doctors Without Borders launched a two-year project in 2022 aimed at healing psychic wounds in the remote area of Alto Baudóin western Colombia. The region has experienced years of violence due to conflicts between armed rebel groups and criminal organizations. The project involves tearing up photographs of loved ones and sewing them back together as a metaphor for healing. The goal is to create rituals that help individuals manage anxiety, depression and other mental health issues. Colombian photographer Fernanda Pineda documented the initiative in her photo series Riografias del Baudó. There is a photo collection here.