Despite the overwhelming defensive success of the IDF and its allies this weekend, Nadav Eyal is somewhat pessimistic. Iran, he explains in this conversation with Dan Senor, would not have dared to attempt what it did if Israeli deterrence hadn’t been undermined both by the October 7 attacks and by the perception that American support is slackening. At the same time, Eyal finds much reason to be hopeful about the assistance Israel received from its Arab allies. (Audio, 59 minutes.)
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