ISRAEL PERSPECTIVE

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