Israel needs more than military force alone to counter Iran and its proxies - opinion
Israel is facing challenges from Iran and its proxies, including Hezbollah in Lebanon and the Houthis in Yemen. The country needs a comprehensive strategy that goes beyond military force to counter these threats. A multi-faceted approach is necessary to address the complex geopolitical situation in the Middle East.
- ▪Iran is attempting to project control and coordination with its remaining proxies in the region.
- ▪Hezbollah in Lebanon and the Houthis in Yemen are among the key proxies backed by Iran.
- ▪Israel requires a strategy that combines military force with diplomatic and economic efforts to counter Iran's influence.
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| Original publisher | The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com |
| Canonical URL | https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-899103 |
| Publication time | Sun, 14 Jun 2026 19:40:12 GMT |
| Retrieval time | 2026-06-14T17:31:40.760Z |
| Last seen | 2026-06-14T17:31:40.760Z |
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Israel needs more than military force alone to counter Iran and its proxies - opinionFollowing the loss of Syria, the regime is making every effort to project control and coordination with its remaining proxies: Hezbollah in Lebanon, the Houthis in Yemen, and Shi’ite militias in IraqFollow us on GoogleAn illustrative image of an Israeli flag on top of a map of the Levant region of the Middle East.(photo credit: SHUTTERSTOCK)
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