PolicyForeign Affairs & SecurityMiddle East tensionsPrint articleOpinionOnce more to the brink in the Middle EastAs the tinder in the Middle East smoulders once more, much will depend on whether Netanyahu lights another match or follows Washington’s calls for restraint.James CurranInternational affairs expertApr 15, 2024 – 5.21pmSaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy linkCopiedEmailLinkedInTwitterFacebookCopy linkCopiedShare via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? LoginOnce more the world holds its breath on the Middle East. Washington has again urged restraint on Israel following Iran’s drone and missile attacks.The question now is whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu follows the impulse of Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir, who wants a “berserk” response, or war cabinet member Benny Gantz, who talks of a more sober approach to be taken at a time of Israel’s choosing.Loading...James Curran is professor of modern history at Sydney University.SaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy linkCopiedEmailLinkedInTwitterFacebookCopy linkCopiedShare via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? LoginLicense articleIntroducing your NewsfeedFollow the topics, people and companies that matter to you.Find out moreRead MoreMiddle East tensionsOpinionUSABenjamin NetanyahuIsraelIranJoe BidenLatest In Foreign affairs & securityFetching latest articlesMost Viewed In PolicyThe Australian Financial Review MagazineThe top whisky you can buy without going on a waiting listMax AllenThe luxury travel trend you probably haven’t consideredThe restaurant that’s turning back the clock (in the best way)BOSS Financial Review5 ways to stop AI from making you dumbRachael BoltonFrom stopping thieves in the GFC to running a $1b company, via The StarNew MP Mary Aldred urges business to help women into the LiberalsLife & LeisureGet ready to geek out over the ‘coolest people-mover’ on the marketTony DavisThis boxing attorney loves the rhythm of the fightLove at first bite: Meet Australia’s hospitality power couplesRich ListAnnie Cannon-Brookes steps out on her ownYolanda RedrupLuxury home sales take off as Australians get richerPharmacy chain ‘underdog’ takes the fight to Chemist Warehouse
