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Both men don't hide their intentions. They prioritize preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons even though they know Tehran has no program to obtain them.
Admitting it would undermine their plan to remove their main regional rival. Bogusly calling Iran an existential threat is red herring cover to enlist support for war.
Likud/Yisrael Beiteinu unity may "dissolve any domestic opposition to war, since after the election, Netanyahu will be able to argue that he received a mandate from the people to act as he sees fit."
Once US elections decide who'll be president, and which side of America's duopoly will be strongest, getting America on board will be prioritized.
"In announcing the merger Thursday, Netanyahu has finally renounced his attempt to portray himself as a centrist"." With Lieberman as number two and potential heir, Likud will be more radicalized and aggressive than ever.
Expect like-minded extremists to fill top cabinet posts. Anti-war officials will be spurned. Domestic policy will also be hardened. Tougher neoliberal measures may follow.
Remaining checks and balances may disappear. Crackdowns will target resisters. Expect the worst. It's likely coming. October US/Israeli war games may or may not signal war.
They're allegedly intended to counter potential Iranian, Syrian, Hezbollah, and/or Hamas attacks even though none would occur except defensively in response to Israeli and/or US aggression.
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