Adebayo, bad leadership in Israel, and mediocre leadership in the U.S. multiplied the tragedy in the Middle East.

The slaughter of Israeli civilians was a piece of grotesque theatre designed to provoke Israel and America into actions now being carried out. Netanyahu had his power to keep, and the IDF had to overcorrect for their security failings.

Joe Biden proved flat-footed -- a forte of his.

Immediately after October 7, an opportunity presented itself not to fall into the chasm we find ourselves in. Biden needed to declare with no ambiguity that while America supports Israel, it will not support the counterproductive destruction of Gaza or an invasion. That "A mighty vengeance" is not a defense.

Many thanks. Best to you.