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The real reason Trump went to war wasn't about helping Israel: NYT editorial

Mar 19, 2026Left

President Donald Trump was not manipulated into the Iran war by Israel, a prominent columnist explained on Wednesday — but it will be difficult to avoid an upsurge in anti-Semitism because Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did indeed play a critical role in persuading Trump.“For those who suspect that Israel manipulated America into war, the resignation of…

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