The Spell of Israel

"The most powerful nation on earth is continually brought to heel by a small Middle Eastern country which has managed to put a spell on our leaders.  They may think that they have power and agency, but they don’t.  There always, Barak appears to say, will be an Israeli or someone acting on Israel’s behalf looking out for Israel’s interests whether in the halls of Congress or in the White House.  You have no power we don’t give you, appears to be the message." (thanks Michael)