Israel is Becoming More Isolated - The Jay Shapiro Show

The Middle East is undergoing a seismic shift in its geopolitical reality, with Israel's military actions since October 7, 2023, fundamentally altering the region's strategic landscape. Jay Shapiro argues that the old colonial borders drawn by the 1916 Sykes-Picot Agreement—crafted by Britain and France without regard for local populations—are obsolete. He cites analyst Jeroen Schwartz’s provocative claim that a new strategic order should be named the 'Trump-Netanyahu Agreement,' reflecting the de facto territorial changes on the ground: Israel now controls more than half of Gaza, holds positions in southern Lebanon and Syria, and has degraded Hezbollah and Iran’s regional influence. Shapiro contends that these developments are not expansionism but necessary security measures, especially given Israel’s narrow geography and decades of existential threats. He warns that the U.S. is facing a growing generational disconnect, with only 16% of young Americans viewing the U.S.-Israel relationship as beneficial, and highlights the Palestinian Authority’s continued funding of terrorism despite promises to stop. Meanwhile, anti-Semitism is surging in Western democracies—from Canada and the UK to the U.S.—prompting government responses, including new funding for Jewish security and anti-hate training. Yet, amid the turmoil, Shapiro finds hope in grassroots resilience, such as a minor league baseball team honoring Jewish heritage when a major team did not.