Trump says ‘chill,’ Bibi goes full thrill. So, who’s in charge of the Middle East?

Behind the rhetoric, Israel’s offensive has revealed just how little control the US now wields

If the Academy handed out Oscars for political theater, Donald Trump would be a shoo-in for the 2025 award for Worst Performance in a Leading Role. His latest remarks are less about statesmanship and more about saving face as global events spin far beyond the grasp of American diplomacy. And the harder he tries to project himself as a dealmaker pulling strings behind the scenes...