Recent escalations between Iran and Israel have heightened tensions in the Middle East, following Iran's missile and drone strikes against Israel in retaliation for an Israeli strike in Damascus on April 1. Experts warn that these actions could lead to further conflict, potentially involving Hezbollah and sparking a broader regional war. Analysts urge the Biden administration to intensify diplomatic efforts to prevent further escalation. Additionally, Israel's regional partners, including Jordan and Saudi Arabia, played a crucial role in defending against Iran's attack, highlighting the importance of these alliances. Amidst these developments, there are calls for both nations to seek a resolution and co-existence to avoid further conflict. China's response to the attacks shows the risks of close relations with Beijing, and Israel is stepping up preparations for a potential all-out war with Hezbollah.
There is a strong case for both Iran and Israel to abandon the escalatory path and try to iron out some principles of co-existence in the region, writes @EldarMamedov4 https://t.co/erRUiEsWWY
To prevent the Gaza war from expanding into an all-out conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, the United States must adopt a much more intentional focus on de-escalation in the Middle East, writes @mahamyahya. https://t.co/9wb6zDhnZv
The time has come to entertain a radical idea: Tel-Aviv and Tehran have to move towards direct talks, initially through intermediaries, to agree on some principles of co-existence in the region, writes @EldarMamedov4 https://t.co/erRUiEsp7q
After recent escalations in the Israel-Iran conflict, what will be the impact on regional security and the political environment? MEI experts weigh in below ⬇️ https://t.co/fP3aYRo2mT
"A psychological barrier has been crossed. The world has seen Israel under attack, and it took a coalition of states to join forces to defend it. Breaking this barrier has immense geopolitical consequences for the region" ✍️ Opinion by Hamid Dabashi https://t.co/QMUc2tdp0L
Iran's April 13 attack, the cooperative efforts that thwarted it, and Israel’s response have created an opportunity to build a coalition against Tehran and show Palestinians alternatives to the “resistance” camp, write @DevorahMargolin and Neomi Neumann. https://t.co/gr6NgkkZIV
"There is a strong case, then, for both Iran and Israel to abandon the escalatory path and try to iron out some principles of co-existence in the region." - @EldarMamedov4 https://t.co/erRUiEsp7q
The #Israel-#Iran crisis elicited varying reactions in #Gaza, the #WestBank, and abroad. @DevorahMargolin and Neomi Neumann explain why the latest exchange of attacks highlighted a main challenge in the #Palestinian arena. https://t.co/gr6NgkkZIV
The #Israel-#Iran crisis led to varying reactions in #Gaza, the #WestBank, and abroad. @DevorahMargolin and Neomi Neumann explain why the latest exchange of attacks highlighted a main challenge in the #Palestinian arena. https://t.co/gr6NgkkZIV
Israel is stepping up preparations for a potential all-out war with Hezbollah, as the risk of a devastating new phase in the country’s conflict with Iran-backed militias grows more acute https://t.co/kiy38mTrjC
Azar Gat of Tel Aviv University, writing in Haaretz, offers an insightful take on the challenges of Israel's existential conflict against Hamas. | @AndrewCMcCarthy https://t.co/ZTUWbiY6uG
"While this round of conflict appears to be over, more escalatory situations are likely to occur, and the likelihood of an extensive #war between #Iran and #Israel has indeed risen," warns Assaf Zoran. https://t.co/4nhUIJh1JG
There is a strong case for both Iran and Israel to abandon the escalatory path and try to iron out some principles of co-existence in the region. @EldarMamedov4 attempts to make it here: https://t.co/erRUiEsp7q
The night Iran attacked Israel made very clear: Israel and the moderate block of Arab countries in the region have common enemies and are ready to work together. Yet, there's also a fly in the ointment. A big one / @KseniaSvetlova https://t.co/Fg12IONlSN
As tensions between Iran and Israel continue to intensify, the United States urgently needs to redouble its diplomatic efforts to freeze Israel’s conflict with Hezbollah, writes @mahamyahya. https://t.co/FPcmsNwsGG
Israel's regional partners – Jordan, Saudi Arabia and others – helped fend off Iran's attack. But the resilience of these alliances, already under pressure, require Israel to commit to an independent Palestinian state / @KseniaSvetlova https://t.co/Fg12IONTIl
#China's response to #Iran's attack on #Israel shows #Mideast partners why close relations with #Beijing can be dangerous, write @RumleyGM and Rebecca Redlich. https://t.co/lzEzTlUe5w
“The heightened tension between Iran and Israel dramatically increases the odds of conflict between Israel and Hezbollah—or even a full-blown war,” warns @mahamyahya. https://t.co/LH6n43GgAF
.@MaloneySuzanne examines the factors driving both Iran and Israel toward escalation—and urges the Biden administration to make a full-force effort to stave off further turmoil and escalation in the Middle East. https://t.co/56vitsEruW
.@AliVaez discusses whether Iran’s recent missile and drone strikes against Israel—launched in retaliation for Israel’s April 1 strike in Damascus—will lead to further escalation in the Middle East: https://t.co/xVtm0JchOi