Israeli political analyst Yaakov Bardugo said Sunday morning that while Israel has great respect for President Trump — the greatest friend of Israel in the White House — it may be time for Israel to adopt the Iranian tactic of unpredictability ('the owner has gone mad'). Bardugo argued that just as Iran creates a situation of calculated madness to deter adversaries, Israel should be ready to signal it could respond at any moment, even as it maintains a ceasefire posture.
Political analyst Yaakov Bardugo offered a sharp strategic assessment Sunday morning, arguing that Israel should adopt Iran's tactic of deliberate unpredictability — 'the owner has gone mad' — in its posture toward the United States. While expressing deep respect for President Donald Trump, whom he called the greatest friend of Israel in the White House, Bardugo suggested that the same logic Iran uses to deter its adversaries through calculated irrationality could serve Israel in the current diplomatic standoff.
Bardugo's remarks come amid ongoing tensions between Jerusalem and Washington over military tactics against Iran and its proxies. The analyst has in recent weeks repeatedly questioned the administration's consistency, arguing that Trump's admiration for strength means Israel must project resolve. This bulletin adds a new rhetorical layer: Israel, Bardugo implies, should not be taken for granted as predictable.
As The Zioneer reported on June 16 and 17, Bardugo previously assessed that Trump's legacy would be defined by his Iran policy and that the president would flip positions again — trusting only strength. The current assessment extends that logic, calling for a tactical shift rather than simply waiting for Washington's lead.
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