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Mideast Fighting Continues – Israel Weighs Retaliation | BLOOMBERG TV with Geopolitical Analyst Avi Melamed | October 18, 2024.
Israel says it intercepted most rockets fired by Hamas on Monday as fighting escalates on multiple fronts a year after the conflict erupted.
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Guests include: Avi Melamed, former Israeli intelligence official and founder & CEO of Inside the Middle East: Intelligence Perspectives …
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Mideast Fighting Continues – Israel Weighs Retaliation | BLOOMBERG TV with Geopolitical Analyst Avi Melamed | October 18, 2024.
October 7 Attack & Intelligence Failure (00:00 – 00:35): Avi Melamed discusses the October 7 attack on Israel as a traumatic day and a significant intelligence failure, prompting Israel to rethink its defense and intelligence strategies.
Proactive Military Response (00:35 – 01:11): Following the attack, Israel is expected to take a more proactive approach in intercepting military and terrorist threats along its borders.
Iranian Missiles & Potential Targets (01:11 – 01:50): Israel is preparing a response to Iranian ballistic missile threats. Likely targets include missile depots, military factories, and IRGC infrastructure, but nuclear sites are unlikely to be attacked due to U.S. concerns.
Avoiding Nuclear Strikes (01:50 – 02:29): Israel may avoid targeting Iran’s nuclear infrastructure to prevent further escalation and to maintain a strategic alignment with U.S. interests. It also seeks to allow Iran some room for negotiation.
Escalating to Deescalate (02:29 – 03:33): Israel’s strategy appears to involve escalation to demonstrate strength, while aiming to deescalate and prevent broader conflict, with a focus on limiting Iranian regime aggression in the region.
Iranian Proxy Threats (03:33 – 04:10): Melamed emphasizes the broader threat posed by Iranian proxies like Hezbollah, which target global maritime trade, especially in the Red Sea. He calls for decisive Western action to curb Iranian aggression.
Israel’s Objective in Lebanon (04:10 – 04:48): Israel’s stated war objective in Lebanon is to secure the northern border, allowing Israeli refugees to return to their homes. The goal is to decapitate Hezbollah’s influence along the border.
UN Resolutions & Hezbollah Disarmament (04:48 – 05:25): Israel aims to implement UN Security Council resolutions 1559 and 1709, which call for Hezbollah’s disarmament and the deployment of the Lebanese Army along the border.
Security for Israeli Citizens (05:25 – 05:59): The key objective for Israel is ensuring the safety of its citizens along the Lebanese border, ensuring no further threats from Hezbollah or other militias.
Closing Remarks (05:59): Avi Melamed concludes by reiterating the importance of a strategic approach to securing Israeli communities along the border.
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