1. Israel Came Out Ahead in Its Standoff With Iran.
- Author
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Ghitis, Frida
- Subjects
GUIDED missiles ,WAR ,MILITARY intelligence ,PROJECTILES ,ISRAELI military - Abstract
Israel and Iran recently engaged in a high-stakes confrontation that resulted in direct attacks on each other's soil. Israel initiated the conflict by bombing an annex to the Iranian Embassy in Damascus, killing high-ranking officers of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps. Iran responded by launching hundreds of projectiles at Israel, marking the first time they directly attacked Israel without using proxy militias. Despite surviving the attack, Iran's failure to cause significant damage strengthened Israel's position and garnered international support. The clashes also helped Israel regain confidence in its military capabilities. However, the outcome did not significantly improve the prospects for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who continues to face criticism for previous failures. [Extracted from the article]
- Published
- 2024