In addition to reports of unofficial economic and military cooperation with Jerusalem, Dhaka recently dropped a key restriction on travel to Israel, fueling speculation normalization may be on the horizon.
The Islamic republic's drone capabilities mustn't be viewed as a threat of secondary importance, rather as equal in value to the precision rockets and missiles in Tehran's possession and as a "game-changer," or at the very least as a means of providing Iran with a victory image.
While Israel's strategic standing is solid, it is also fragile. Domestic challenges, including internal strife, diminished governability, and rising crime rates are disturbing warning signs and above all hovers the peril of the ayatollahs' regime. If they sense the end is near, Iran could eye a nuclear strike.
As Israel girds for what appears to be a fresh wave of spontaneous attacks, some Palestinians are beginning to accuse their leaders of losing control.
The UAE "needs to hedge as best as it can to offset Iranian punitive actions, but there can be no doubt that its relationship with the US is an absolute priority," expert says.
The progressive, purist fringes of the radical American Left, which too often espouse antisemitic and anti-Israel positions, have racked up loss after loss. But Israeli officials familiar with US politics say it’s too soon to say the worst is already behind us.
Last year's explosion killed over 215, injured thousands, and devastated whole sections of the Lebanese capital. Thus far, no one is being held accountable.
While it is hard to think of a naval force in the Middle East that could rival the Israeli Navy, the same cannot be said for maritime terrorism.
Even the Russians and Syrians support Israeli action against Iran in Syria. However, the Biden administration is tying Israel's hands when it comes to Iran's nuclear program.
Under the current global and regional circumstances, Israel has no choice but to convince the Biden administration, through words and deeds, that it is dead set on preventing the ayatollah regime from acquiring a nuclear weapon no matter the cost.
