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What’s next for Israel and Hezbollah after the Strikes | NTD NEWS with Geopolitical Analyst Avi Melamed | NTD NEWS TODAY – September 20, 2024.
NTD spoke to Avi Melamed, a former Israeli intelligence official and former senior official on Arab affairs, about What’s next for Israel and Hezbollah after the Strikes.
Tension in the Middle East: Avi Melamed discusses the current situation in the Middle East, noting that while tensions are high, neither Israel, Hezbollah, nor Iran wants to escalate into a full-scale war.
Hezbollah as an Iranian Proxy: Melamed explains that Hezbollah is Iran’s most important regional proxy, serving Iran’s strategic interests by controlling Lebanon and maintaining influence over the Mediterranean.
Iran’s Strategic Goals: Iran aims to secure control over Hezbollah in Lebanon and use the group as a deterrent against any attacks on its strategic assets.
Risk of Escalation: Despite current reluctance for war, Mamid acknowledges that the situation could escalate, particularly given Iran’s aggressive actions and Hezbollah’s military activities.
Israel’s Long-Term Strategy: Melamed argues that Israel’s primary concern is Iran’s growing influence, which poses a significant threat to regional and global security, and must be countered comprehensively.
Western Role in Addressing Iran: The challenge of Iran’s destabilizing actions should not be Israel’s alone to handle. Melamed calls for a coordinated global approach, including military deterrence, to restrain Iran’s regime.
Iran’s Vulnerabilities: Melamed highlights internal unrest within Iran, with widespread dissatisfaction among the population, compounded by economic and social crises, which weaken the regime’s position.
Trump vs. Biden on Israel: Melamed compares the policies of former President Trump, who was strongly pro-Israel (e.g., recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital), with those of the Biden administration, which is less certain on Middle East issues.
Importance of Western Strategy: Regardless of the U.S. presidential outcome, Melamed stresses that Western powers must understand the complexities of the region to safeguard their own strategic interests.
Need for Comprehensive Understanding: Melamed concludes that a nuanced, comprehensive approach is required from the international community, addressing both the Iranian regime and the broader regional challenges to ensure long-term stability.
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