"From a security point of view, we have never been in a better position. ... But our relationship with the US may have been a casualty of the war."

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"From a security point of view, we have never been in a better position. ... But our relationship with the US may have been a casualty of the war."

We speak again with Chuck Freilich, a former deputy national security adviser in Israel, to get his overall assessment of Israel's position now that the war has ended. Bottom line: it's complicated.

Daniel Gordis

Oct 29, 2025

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When Jared Kushner stood in front of an ecstatic crowd of thousands in Tel Aviv and was wildly applauded as the hostage deal was reached, it appeared that the relationship between the Trump administration and Israel was about as good and supportive as a relationship could be.

Since that evening, though, the Americans have sent a stream of people to Isra…

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