The strategic logic behind Trump’s Middle East unpredictability - opinion
There is no doubt that Israel is safer today than it was pre-February 27, 2026, when the first proverbial shots were fired over Iran.
Assessment
The claim that Israel is safer now than before the conflict with Iran began frames the current situation as a net strategic gain. This assessment challenges the reader to weigh the costs of the war against the perceived improvement in Israel's security posture. The key question is whether this safety is durable or a temporary advantage that could provoke a more dangerous Iranian response.