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

• Main Author: Anderson, Lawrence
• Other Authors: S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
• Format: Commentary
• Language: English
• Published: 2024
• Subjects: Social Sciences; Country and region studies; International politics and security
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/181438
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

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.