Epstein Secrets

g their bets. Israel, however, can't hedge its bet—its relationship with America is too important. To offer the obligatory reminder: Washington and Jerusalem have always had their differences, some truly profound. From 1948 to 1967, America opposed Israel's expansion beyond the borders envisioned in the

ely sidelining the military's political influence , Erdogan went after other centers of power: media, business leaders and civil society; now, the Gulenists, a strong, EFTA00676546 politically effective community. The prime minister has exploited crises — whether real or manufactured — to undermine th

g their bets. Israel, however, can't hedge its bet—its relationship with America is too important. To offer the obligatory reminder: Washington and Jerusalem have always had their differences, some truly profound. From 1948 to 1967, America opposed Israel's expansion beyond the borders envisioned in the

ely sidelining the military's political influence , Erdogan went after other centers of power: media, business leaders and civil society; now, the Gulenists, a strong, politically effective community. The prime minister has exploited crises — whether real or manufactured — to undermine the rule of law.

st serious obstacle is Israeli and ideological. Most of Netanyahu's Likud, along with his ultra-rightist, Orthodox coalition partners, believe that Jerusalem and the whole land of Israel is the sacred EFTA00662853 patrimony of their Jewish state. They aren't moved by Kerry's claim that endless rule ove

s, it seems very likely that more officers will be released soon. In his victory speech on March 30, Erdogan said that he had been naïve to let the Gulenists move into important positions. It's true that over time, as Gulen's followers grew more powerful, they sought to exert a more direct say in the gov