Middle East
Israel-Syria clash puts US policy in the crosshairs, again
Jerusalem is bombing Damascus and threatening al-Sharaa's rule, while Washington was hoping to help the nascent government on its feet
July 17, 2025
Jerusalem is bombing Damascus and threatening al-Sharaa's rule, while Washington was hoping to help the nascent government on its feet
The military has significantly expanded its footprint, spurring questions about strategy and sustainability
Meanwhile Israel's Netanyahu didn't get exactly what he wanted — for the president's tariffs to go away
The US is being drawn deeper into Middle East conflicts that serve Israel’s needs over American ones