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The world Is watching: Trump’s response will define him

2 min Ron Agam

Another missile attack. Launched yesterday from Yemen, the Houthis once again targeted Israel—another move in a now-familiar pattern. 

80% of the Iranian population opposes the Mullahs' regime. Young people are at the forefront © Mena Today 

80% of the Iranian population opposes the Mullahs' regime. Young people are at the forefront © Mena Today 

Another missile attack. Launched yesterday from Yemen, the Houthis once again targeted Israel—another move in a now-familiar pattern. 

They may press the button, but Iran supplies the weapons, trains the militias, and pulls the strings. 

These aren’t just acts of regional instability. 

These are Iranian attacks by proxy. And the world knows it. But where is the outrage? 

Where is the moral clarity from international leaders? The silence is deafening. Israel is facing a deliberate, calculated campaign of aggression. Tehran’s strategy isn’t just about missiles—it’s about testing the will of the West. 

And what it sees today is hesitation. Weakness. Distrac- tion. A reckoning with Iran’s proxies—and ultimately with Iran itself—is inevitable. The only question is whether it happens on our terms, or theirs. 

This is where Donald Trump enters the picture. For many Israelis, Trump once symbolized strength. 

He moved the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem. He brokered the Abraham Accords. His decisions were seen as historic, even visionary. But promises—no matter how bold—mean nothing without action. Credibility is earned, not declared. 

And in Israel today, that credibility is no longer assured. There’s a troubling lack of strategic clarity coming from the White House at a time when clarity is most needed. 

Trump has made bold declarations. Now is the moment to live up to them. America’s enemies—China, Russia, North Korea, and above all, Iran—are watching. 

And Iran is the clearest and most actionable test of leadership and resolve. Confronting Tehran’s network of regional proxies offers the U.S. an opportunity: to defend an ally and send a global message that America does not bluff. 

If Trump wants to restore the trust and hope so many placed in him—not just in Israel, but across the free world—then this is the mo- ment to rise. 

He needs action, not rhetoric. His legacy, his credibility, and America’s deterrence all hang in the balance. Iran isn’t China. Iran isn’t Russia. This is the simplest front on which to project strength—if the will is there. 

As missiles continue to fall on Israeli soil, the world remains silent. And Israel is running out of patience. History rewards those who act with courage. Yesterday, President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke for forty minutes—a conversation that could prove pivotal. 

Many in Israel still believe Trump has the instinct and resolve to act when it matters most. But reports from that exchange are not encouraging. 

Trump appears to believe he can still negotiate with the Iranian regime. We’ve seen that movie before—and we know how it ends. Iran is not a conventional adversary. 

It is a Machiavellian manipulator, orchestrating chaos through cutouts, dis- information, and deniability. It trades in delay, deception, and distraction. And it is counting on the West—once again—to blink. 

So we ask: what are the administration’s true intentions? 

Does it recognize the moment for what it is? No experienced diplomat truly believes in Iran’s sincerity. Everyone understands that this so-called nuclear deal is oxygen for the regime—a lifeline that allows Tehran to survive, regroup, and continue its regional subversion. 

We all know this. So why does the administration appear convinced that it can win this negotiation? 

It’s not just naïve—it’s dangerous. 

This is not the time to blink. This moment calls for clarity, courage, and consequence. Let today’s words become action—before it’s too late.

Ron Agam

Ron Agam

Ron Agam is a French-Israeli artist, writer, and advocate for Israel and Jewish causes. He frequently speaks out on issues of antisemitism, peace in the Middle East, and international moral responsibility. This article reflects his personal views.

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