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Prof. Kobi Michael discusses the US blockade on Iran as a strategic leverage tool within a negotiation phase aimed at preventing Iranian escalation while avoiding full kinetic conflict.
He also justifies the Israeli “yellow line” strategy in southern Lebanon as a necessary measure to establish a security buffer zone and protect Israeli communities from Hezbollah threats, citing the historical failure of international oversight.
The full interview took place on NewsX World on April 18, 2026.
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