Iran Fears Israel Far More Than Trump – Expert Drops Shocking Claim
Middle East expert Dr. Mordechai Kedar warns that Iran views American diplomacy as a weakness to be exploited, while fearing the precision and lethality of the Israeli military.
As the diplomatic carousel continues in Geneva, renowned Middle East expert and Vice President of Newsrael, Dr. Mordechai Kedar, is raising a red flag regarding the true mindset of the Iranian leadership. In a candid assessment, Dr. Kedar argues that despite the massive buildup of American firepower in the region, the Ayatollahs do not feel genuinely threatened by President Trump’s rhetoric. He contends that the Iranian regime interprets the invitation to negotiate not as a gesture of peace, but as an opportunity to deceive and stall for time. According to Dr. Kedar, the only language the regime truly respects is the language of force, a reality that places Israel in a unique position of deterrence compared to the United States. While Washington talks, Jerusalem hits, and it is this reputation for action that keeps the Iranian leadership awake at night.
The Diplomacy Trap
Dr. Kedar believes that the current American approach, which blends the phrase "help is on the way" with simultaneous threats and offers for negotiations, lacks the necessary bite to deter a committed adversary. "The Iranians do not feel any threat," Kedar stated, explaining that the mere suggestion of a meeting undermines the perception of American seriousness. He warned that "whenever they sense a willingness to negotiate, or maybe let’s come to terms, they start postponing, they start dragging time, buying time, con you, cheat you, lie to you." Without an unequivocal, credible ultimatum, the Iranian regime views the current situation as a winnable game of shadows.
Why Iran Fears Israel More
Despite the United States possessing the most powerful military on earth, Dr. Kedar argues that Tehran takes Israel much more seriously than America. The reason, he explains, is that "Israel doesn’t negotiate with them. Israel just hits." He cited the deep reach of Israeli intelligence, which he believes is capable of directing precise military strikes "to the most aching nerve in their body politic." While reports suggest Trump’s advisors may be encouraging Israel to initiate an attack that the U.S. would later join, Kedar notes that the final decision rests with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This is a heavy burden, as Kedar warns that such an escalation could spiral into a global war involving Russia and China. "I am not sure that Netanyahu wants to be remembered in the world’s history as the one who ignited World War III," he noted.
The Reality in Gaza and the Emirate Model
Dr. Kedar also remains highly skeptical of any talk of peace with Hamas terrorists. He defines peace as a mutual recognition of the right to exist, a foundation that is entirely absent in the current war. "Neither Israel nor Hamas recognizes the other’s right to exist, so what kind of peace can be built on this?" he asked. He further dismissed the idea of reconstructing Gaza while Hamas terrorists remain armed, noting that no one would operate a bulldozer if they could be shot at any moment.
As a long-term solution, Kedar continues to promote his "emirate model," a system based on local clans rather than failed nationalist ideologies. He argues that "Nationalism is an ideology. Islamism is theology. Clan system is biology," pointing to the success of family-based rule in states like Dubai and Kuwait. Under his proposal, Israel would annex rural areas while local clans would govern cities like Hebron, Nablus, and Jenin as independent emirates. This paradigm, he concludes, is the only one that works in the Arab world and provides a realistic path for security.