Israel vs Iran and its proxies: strategic stalemate or peace settlement?

More than a year into Hamas’ deadly 7 October 2023 surprise attack on Israel, there is no certainty regarding peace and stability in the Middle East. The conflict rages on, even though Hamas’ and Hezbollah’s capability and capacity to attack Israel have been severely destroyed by Israeli military an...

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Main Author: Anderson, Lawrence
Other Authors: S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Format: Commentary
Language:English
Published: 2024
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10356/181438
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Institution: Nanyang Technological University
Language: English
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Summary:More than a year into Hamas’ deadly 7 October 2023 surprise attack on Israel, there is no certainty regarding peace and stability in the Middle East. The conflict rages on, even though Hamas’ and Hezbollah’s capability and capacity to attack Israel have been severely destroyed by Israeli military and technological operations. Iran’s ability and appetite to fight seems to be on the “pause” button. Donald Trump’s ascent to the White House in the US portends a strategic stalemate or a longer-term peace arrangement being concocted.