https://pjmedia.com/spengler/2013/01/21/israels-choices-and-americas-failure/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 02:13:59 -0400<![CDATA[A number of commentators have drawn a parallel between Israel&#8217;s national elections on Tuesday and the formation of a national unity government just prior to Israel&#8217;s preemptive attack on Egypt in June 1967. Despite stern warnings to the contrary from the Johnson administration and being at mortal risk, Israel won the Six-Day War. The decision to strike was preceded by weeks of anguished debate. Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is expected to form the equivalent of a national unity government after the elections, with the moral authority to strike Iran.]]>Mon, 21 Jan 2013 07:10:33 -0500<![CDATA[David P. Goldman]]>https://pjmedia.com/david-p-goldman/2013/01/21/israels-choices-and-americas-failure-n131164