With strikes on Iran, Netanyahu has diverted criticism of Israel’s Gaza operations (Ksenia Svetlova – Chatham House)

As the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) systematically degrade Iranian nuclear and military infrastructure, Israel faces a complex challenge: to what extent can it maintain its international legitimacy and pursue existential security objectives, without the guaranteed backing of the United States? The initial results of the strikes reveal a paradox: Israel’s strategic position is strengthening – even as fundamental questions emerge about the sustainability of its independent military approach.

With strikes on Iran, Netanyahu has diverted criticism of Israel’s Gaza operations  | Chatham House – International Affairs Think Tank