Editors' Picks: Why Israel-Iran war is a lifeline for Netanyahu

Plus: How will Israel respond to the Iranian attack? APRIL 15, 2024  |  [VIEW IN BROWSER](  |  [SUBSCRIBE](     [Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a news conference in Jerusalem on March 17. ]( Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a news conference in Jerusalem on March 17. Leo Correa/AFP via Getty Images [1]( [Why Israel-Iran War Is a Lifeline for Netanyahu]( An isolated leader who faced widespread criticism a week ago now has the backing of the West and has deflected global attention from Gaza. By Mairav Zonszein   [2]( [How Will Israel Respond to the Iranian Attack?]( The answer could determine whether the region is heading for all-out war. By Daniel Byman, Kenneth M. Pollack   [3]( [America Fueled the Fire in the Middle East]( Israel is in growing danger—but the responsibility lies more in Washington than in Tehran. By Stephen M. Walt   [4]( [3 Ways Israel Could Respond to Iran]( Israeli leaders have vowed to counterattack, but how they do so could jeopardize international support. By Jack Detsch   [5]( [Netanyahu Wants War With Iran. Biden Can Prevent It.]( Past U.S. presidents rejected Israel’s push to strike Tehran, but Biden is falling into his trap. By Trita Parsi [The Atlantic & Pacific Forum]( On May 16th, explore how AI is transforming alliances and defense strategy from the Atlantic to the Pacific, now and in the future. [Register now](.   [Out Now: FP's Spring 2024 Magazine]( [Ahead of a major election year, "The India Issue" explores how India has been transforming before the world's eyes. Explore all essays in the magazine, out now.]( [READ THE ISSUE](   [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn]( You’re receiving this email at {EMAIL} because you signed up for FP's Editors' Picks newsletter. [MANAGE YOUR EMAIL PREFERENCES]( | [VIEW OUR PRIVACY POLICY]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE]( Interested in partnering with FP on events, podcasts, or research? [Explore FP Solutions](. [Foreign Policy]( is a division of Graham Holdings Company. All contents © 2024 Graham Digital Holding Company LLC. All rights reserved. Foreign Policy, 655 15th St NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC, 20005.