The new year provides an opportunity for the entire region. The Iranian people, who have not forgotten the hijab protests, may attempt to reignite demonstrations if they believe Western nations will support their efforts this time.
Israel’s decision will likely depend on three factors: the level of damage inflicted on Hezbollah, the toll on Israeli soldiers' lives, and the potential for a prolonged engagement in Lebanon.
A significant blow to Hezbollah at this juncture could unravel Tehran's carefully constructed regional strategy, forcing a reevaluation of its geopolitical calculus.
Lebanon-based terror group boasts an extensive weapons cache, yet faces significant challenges against the IDF.
As their spokespersons threaten "new surprises" for Israel in the coming days, the Houthis have been diligently coordinating their operations with two pro-Iranian militias in Iraq.
"Anyone connected to the defendants, whether through business-financial ties or otherwise, is now at risk of criminal prosecution on terrorism charges," Eitan Arusy says.
Israel's ability to neutralize threats both defensively and offensively, near and far, is forcing our neighbors to reconsider their strategies – it's time to craft a new security doctrine.
The government is certainly responsible for the deaths of the hostages, but no more, and certainly no less, than its responsibility for Oct. 7 as a whole.
Levin takes a hard line against the court while party members shy away from public support and Netanyahu remains conspicuously absent.
While 107 hostages remain in Gaza, northern residents are unable to return home and Iranian threats loom over our heads, there is one front where Netanyahu is recording an absolute victory – the internal coalition front.