Jared Kushner speaking on "The All-in-Pod" Podcast in late 2023 (video clip)

Jared Kushner Calls Nasrallah’s Death a Historic Opportunity for Israel

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In a striking commentary, Jared Kushner, son-in-law of former U.S. President Donald Trump and a pivotal architect behind the historic Abraham Accords, unleashed a flurry of pointed remarks regarding the recent elimination of Hezbollah's top leader, Hassan Nasrallah. On Sunday, Kushner took to X (formerly Twitter) to declare that the day Nasrallah was eliminated by Israel in a high-profile operation in Beirut—September 27—would go down as "the most important day in the Middle East since the Abraham Accords breakthrough." (The full text of Kushner's comments can be read in his X post which is linked here as well as below).

This bold statement underscored the weight Kushner attributes to the event. For decades, Hezbollah has been Iran's most lethal proxy in the region, and its leadership, particularly Nasrallah, symbolized the axis of resistance against Israel and Western influence. Kushner drew a direct line from Nasrallah's fall to a wider destabilization of Iran, describing the terror group's dismantling as a masterstroke that leaves the Islamic Republic "fully exposed" and vulnerable in ways it had not been before.

Kushner pulled no punches in addressing the profound ripple effect this had in Tehran, stating that Israel's precise attacks have reverberated all the way to the corridors of power in Iran, leaving the regime "insecure and unsure how deeply its own intelligence has been penetrated." It was as though the entire edifice of Iranian covert operations had been cracked open, Kushner insinuated, exposing both Hezbollah’s and Iran's fragility.

"A Once-in-a-Generation Opportunity"

He urged Israeli forces and the broader international community to seize this moment with unrelenting resolve, warning, “They cannot afford now to not finish the job and completely dismantle the arsenal that has been aimed at them. They will never get another chance.” Kushner's words carried a sense of historic urgency, one that frames Nasrallah’s elimination not as an isolated incident, but as part of a broader opportunity to reset the power dynamics of the region.

Kushner's stark message for U.S. policymakers was equally clear: “The right move now for America would be to tell Israel to finish the job. It’s long overdue. And it’s not only Israel’s fight,” he wrote, reminding Washington that the fate of the Middle East's future security and prosperity hinges on neutralizing the Iranian-Hezbollah axis once and for all.

Kushner did not mince words about the historic implications of this moment, emphasizing that events like this are rare, describing the opportunity as “once in a generation, if they even come at all.” The Middle East, he argued, is often seen as unchangeable, "a solid where little changes," but today it’s a "liquid," malleable and ripe for reshaping, offering unprecedented potential for peace and cooperation.

"Iran Stuck in the Old Middle East"

While Nasrallah’s elimination sent shockwaves through the region, Kushner focused on the contrast between Iran’s faltering leadership and the visionary progress unfolding in neighboring Gulf states. He pointed out that the leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are embracing the future with open arms, investing heavily in their populations, economies, and infrastructure. According to Kushner, the Gulf is becoming "a dynamic magnet for talent and investment," while Iran is left stumbling in the shadow of its own outdated revolutionary rhetoric.

"Iranian leadership is stuck in the old Middle East, while their neighbors in the Gulf are sprinting toward the future," Kushner wrote, emphasizing the glaring gap between Iran and its increasingly prosperous neighbors. As Hezbollah's influence wanes and other Iranian-backed threats in the region begin to dissipate, Kushner envisioned a new era of security and prosperity for Christians, Muslims, and Jews alike.

A Ceasefire is Not the Answer: Neutralizing Hezbollah is

In his address, Kushner firmly rejected any notion of a ceasefire, particularly in the face of Hezbollah's weakened state. He stressed that now is not the time for restraint, but for decisive action. With Hamas in Gaza "mostly neutralized" and the window of opportunity open to neutralize Hezbollah in the north, Kushner argued, "It’s unfortunate how we got here but maybe there can be a silver lining in the end."

In a sobering message to those calling for a pause in hostilities, Kushner warned, "Anyone who has been calling for a ceasefire in the North is wrong. There is no going back for Israel. They cannot afford now to not finish the job and completely dismantle the arsenal that has been aimed at them. They will never get another chance."

Lebanon's Future: Free from Hezbollah, Thriving Once Again

Kushner also painted a compelling picture of a Lebanon unshackled from the influence of Hezbollah and Iran. He described Hezbollah's weapons cache as "unguarded and unmanned," signaling an unprecedented vulnerability that Israel must exploit to secure its future. Kushner framed this as a moment of immense responsibility, not just for Israel but for the international community, writing that “failing to take full advantage of this opportunity to neutralize the threat is irresponsible."

He further appealed to the shared interests between Lebanon and Israel, outside of Iran’s interference. “The main issue between Lebanon and Israel is Iran; otherwise, there is a lot of benefit for the people of both countries from working together.” He painted a picture of a potential future where Lebanon could return to its glory days as a cosmopolitan hub, with Beirut once again thriving, free from Hezbollah's grip.

A Final Call to Washington: Time to Finish the Job

In a pointed remark likely aimed at the Biden administration, Kushner reinforced his belief that the United States should back Israel to finish the task it started. His words were clear, concise, and cutting: "The right move now for America would be to tell Israel to finish the job. It’s long overdue," he reiterated.

As the dust settles from Nasrallah’s elimination, Kushner’s message is clear: the Middle East stands on the precipice of transformation, and the moment to act is now. The only question that remains is whether the region and the world will seize this rare opportunity—or squander it.

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