The Race Against Time: Between Ballot Boxes in Washington and Jerusalem and an Existential Decision Against Iran | Idan Marash

Assessment

Two election cycles, one in Washington and one in Jerusalem, are converging with a deadline that neither capital fully controls. The reported hesitation in the White House between escalation and a deal with Tehran suggests that Iran is exploiting the political calendar to advance its position. The growing concern in Jerusalem is that the window for coordinated action is closing, leaving Israel to face a nuclear threshold alone.