Rich Lowry

Tucker Carlson’s impulse to blame Israel for regional conflict and foreign policy tensions reflects a deeply skewed perspective that ignores historical facts and strategic realities. Rich breaks down why reflexively singling out Israel—while minimizing the responsibility of hostile regional actors and terror groups—distorts foreign policy analysis and departs from sound conservative principles. From evaluating how isolationist commentary adopts reflexive anti-Israel narratives to demonstrating why moral clarity and principled support for key allies remain vital to American security interests, Rich dismantles the flawed logic behind this approach. Watch Rich’s full breakdown, leave your reaction below, and subscribe to National Review!