History shows that Israeli concessions in the face of Iranian threats lead to demands being escalated, not to calm. In the Middle East, and certainly when dealing with the regime in Tehran, giving up freedom of action out of risk of escalation is not seen as an act of responsibility.
Expert on Iran and Shiite political Islam. PhD on pro-Iranian transnational networks in the Persian Gulf.
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Dr. Yossi Mansharof: Hezbollah’s image as Lebanon’s protector collapsed long ago. But now its image as the protector of the Shiites is also beginning to crumble. Hezbollah is at a …
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In the face of the US push for a deal that will funnel billions to Tehran, Israel must shift its paradigm and seek the active collapse of the Iranian octopus’ head.
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The arrest of a senior Iranian operative shows that Tehran directed nearly 20 attacks on European and US soil in just three months. This case underscores how Tehran utilizes its operational proxies alongside its ballistic missile arsenal to escalate its threat and capacity for harm against the West. While Washington is working to deal with the head of the snake, France and Spain are choosing a line of panicked appeasement.
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Concealing the scale of its losses is not merely a media tactic, but a central strategic mechanism that allows Hezbollah to preserve its narrative of “victory” and prevent internal erosion. The concealment is an attempt to preserve an artificial image of victory in the face of a reality of attrition and destruction, with the terrorist organization knowing that exposing the truth could lead to its unraveling.
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As Iran and Hezbollah exploit Lebanon’s hollow sovereignty, Israel must reject diplomatic illusions and secure its northern border through sustained territorial control south of the Litani River.