ISRAEL PERSPECTIVE

Jerusalem evaluates the Atlantic fracture through the prism of its own security. The Jerusalem Post reports that Trump 'weighs punishments' against certain NATO states for their lack of support during the war against Iran — an angle that directly interests Israel. The Jewish state, not a NATO member but benefiting from Alliance cooperation, sees this crisis as double-edged: American disengagement from Europe could concentrate Washington's attention and resources on the Middle East, serving Israeli interests. But an Alliance collapse would weaken the common Western front against Iran and Russia, leaving Israel more isolated long-term. The Jerusalem Post details the proposed punitive measures with clinical interest, analyzing which European ally is most vulnerable to American pressure. Israeli coverage does not comment on the merit of withdrawal — it calculates operational consequences.