Israel’s Strategic Defense Against Iranian Proxies

Dr. Adi Schwarz explains that Israel’s military actions are a necessary defense against Iranian-backed proxies like Hezbollah and Hamas, which have weaponized civilian infrastructure to facilitate attacks similar to the October 7th massacre.

He also emphasizes the strength of the Israel-U.S. alliance while dismissing international criticism as hypocritical, arguing that regional peace depends on dismantling these proxy networks.

The full interview took place in Al Arabiya English on July 7, 2026.

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