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‘I’ve never seen this level of tension’: David Ignatius on U.S. and Israel
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June 8, 2026
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On Sunday, the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran almost collapsed when Israel launched airstrikes on Lebanon and Iran retaliated. In a Truth Social post Monday morning, President Donald Trump said, "Israel and Iran must immediately stop 'shooting.'" Washington Post columnist David Ignatius says he’s “never seen this level of tension” between the U.S. and Israel over Israel’s ability to defend itself.
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