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Former Israeli prime minister Ehud Olmert told Newsmax’s Saturday Report that President Trump’s announcement of Operation Epic Fury was a “powerful” demonstration of leadership at a historic moment, and conservatives should take note that strength, not timidity, is what deters our enemies. Olmert’s praise on a conservative network underscores a simple truth: when America stands tall, allies breathe easier and adversaries hesitate.
Olmert warned that it is difficult for Iran to predict Mr. Trump’s next move, and that very unpredictability is a strategic advantage the U.S. must exploit rather than apologize for. For years the left preferred transparency and appeasement; now a president willing to keep Tehran guessing is pushing the diplomacy that appeasement never achieved.
That said, sober voices including Olmert have also cautioned that a misstep by Tehran could be catastrophic and that the conflict’s gains remain fragile, with some commentators saying the campaign has at times left the situation “back at square one.” Conservatives don’t flinch from the risks of decisive action, but we must be honest about the heavy duties of statecraft and the need to minimize collateral damage while maximizing strategic gains.
Experienced hands advising the administration — including military and diplomatic experts — have argued that pressure tactics like a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz raise the cost on Tehran and could push the mullahs back to the negotiating table. This is not warmongering; it is calculated leverage, the hard-nosed diplomacy the left calls reckless until it yields results.
Meanwhile, the hysterical reactions from the mainstream media and Democratic elites betray a deep-rooted preference for weakness, endlessly urging retreats and handwringing while our enemies test us. Even media watchdogs have pointed out how the left tries to delegitimize displays of strength rather than confront the reality that deterrence requires resolve and the credible threat of force.
Patriots should stand with a president and an Israel that choose firmness over appeasement; support for strong, decisive policy is not belligerence, it is the only reliable path to lasting peace and American security. Let Congress and the American people show unity now so our adversaries understand that freedom’s defenders will not blink.
