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Iran’s attack on Israel: the Jewish state faces a “dilemma”, according to a political scientist
Iran’s attack on Israel: the Jewish state faces a “dilemma”, according to a political scientist
(franceinfo)
In response to the missile attack carried out by Iran against Israel on the night of Saturday April 13 to Sunday April 14, Israel promises to “retaliate”. But his decision could have serious consequences, points out political scientist Khattar Abou Diab on franceinfo.
Israel has vowed to make Iran pay the price for its unprecedented attack on its territory, despite international calls for restraint in a region already reeling from the war in the Gaza Strip. According to Khattar Abou Diab, political scientist, geopolitical consultant, and specialist in Islam and the Middle East, “Israel would not want to lose the Western support it has enjoyed so far”. Because “There is a dilemma within the Israeli General Staff: attack Rafah to end Hamas in Gaza or attack Iran”he explains.
“A calibrated response”
Historical allies of Israel, the United States have already said they do not want a war with Iran and warned that they would not participate in a retaliatory operation against Tehran. “All of this is calculated with great difficulty in the Israeli army. We are heading towards a delayed response so as not to upset the Americans with a calibrated and limited response”he added.
