Israel faces a perilous situation, FCC attempts power grab with net-neutrality decision, and other perspectives on current affairs

Middle East beat: Dangerous Moment for Israel

After Iran’s missile attack, Daniel Ben-Ami at Spiked expresses outrage at the West’s admonishments towards Israel. He argues that the Biden administration’s $10 billion sanctions waiver for Iran remains in place despite recent incidents of violence orchestrated by Iran-backed groups. The soft stance on Iran reflects a political shift among Democrats towards Iran and away from Israel since the Obama years, driven by domestic politics. Israel is facing a dangerous moment with escalating threats from genocidal enemies like Hamas and Iran, along with increasing isolation from the West.

From the right: FCC’s Net-Neutrality Power Grab

The Washington Times’ editors argue against the Federal Communications Commission regulating the internet, stating that the FCC lacks legitimate legal authority to do so. They criticize the FCC’s upcoming vote on net neutrality rules, which would grant the government more control over online platforms without proper congressional approval. The editorial emphasizes the importance of accountability through elected lawmakers passing statutes rather than regulatory overreach by federal agencies like the FCC.

Economist: The Missing Issue — Growth

Glenn Hubbard at The Wall Street Journal laments the absence of growth as a central economic topic in the current campaign season. He highlights the importance of growth in boosting incomes and supporting public goods like national defense and education. With annual growth forecasted at only 1.8% over the next decade, traditional policies promoting growth have waned, making way for protectionism and industrial policy from both Democrats and Republicans. Hubbard calls for a return to pro-growth policies that address disruption and prioritize economic advancement.

Culture critic: USA’s Vaulting Ambition O’erleaps Itself

Modern Age’s Daniel McCarthy analyzes Shakespeare Theatre Company’s production of “Macbeth” and its relevance to American politics. The play, set to be shown in cinemas, explores themes of regime change and inheritance of power, drawing parallels to contemporary political dynamics. McCarthy underscores the importance of the play’s lessons on power and politics for American audiences, despite not offering direct political prescriptions.

Conservative: NPR’s Chosen Bias

Jim Geraghty from National Review sarcastically praises NPR’s honesty in response to accusations of bias from veteran reporter Uri Berliner. He criticizes NPR for failing to acknowledge its left-of-center audience and the lack of effort to address biases in reporting. Geraghty suggests that NPR’s management is content with their current approach, which caters to a predominantly left-leaning audience.

— Compiled by The Post Editorial Board