Israel Emerges Stronger From Iran War, But Risks Blowback

Over the past two years, Israel has become more militarily dominant in the Middle East than at any time in its history. But its success has also laid the groundwork for future risks.

Since the Oct. 7, 2023, attack by Hamas, Israel has crushed the Palestinian group and brought Hezbollah — widely considered the world’s most powerful militia — to its knees, crippling Tehran’s regional proxy network.