Israel’s treacherous frenemies

Israel’s treacherous frenemies At time of writing, Israelis are bracing for a possible direct and multi-front attack by Iran.  Melanie Phillips Following Israel’s assassination in Beirut of Hezbollah chief of staff Fuad Shukr and the even more spectacular assassination in Tehran itself of the Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has issued an order for Iran to strike Israel directly in retaliation. If this takes place, it may take a terrible toll of Israeli civilians. …