Daniel Levy

“I think [Netanyahu is] in favour of the economic ‘D-Day’ measures, not because he believes they’ll be decisive or that Iran will capitulate in talks, but because he’s hoping they’ll drive Trump’s frustration and put re-escalation back on the agenda, and that this time, things will look different,”

Daniel Levy · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-30

Levy assesses Netanyahu's motives behind supporting US economic sanctions against Iran.

“The war hasn’t gone as planned, so it hasn’t given him that momentum. If anything, it joins the list of things where he’s overpromised and underdelivered, given how much was expected of it as a decisive moment.”

Daniel Levy · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-30

Levy describes the political fallout in Israel from the war not proceeding as anticipated.

“I think Netanyahu was hoping this would be the electoral game-changer,”

Daniel Levy · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-30

Levy comments on Netanyahu's political expectations regarding the war with Iran.