Strikes highlight ‘asymmetry’ in power dynamics between U.S. and Israel

Prof. Kobi Michael: An Israeli response should have been expected. That Iran launched its strikes in retaliation for Israel’s actions in Lebanon was something that Israel will not tolerate.

Despite Trump’s comments, it was important to look to the president’s actions, rather than his words, adding that even if Trump is not very happy about Israel’s response, he was likely to tolerate it.

Published in NBC News, June 08, 2026.

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