Israel is making sure Trump can't find an off-ramp in Iran

NEWS SUMMARY

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu reportedly persuaded President Trump that a war on Iran would be swift, similar to a perceived success in Lebanon, overlooking Israel's prolonged struggles in Gaza. Iran, significantly larger and more capable than Hamas, possesses strategic advantages and a willingness to inflict global economic damage, making a direct invasion highly risky for the US.

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Israel–Palestine

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is an ongoing military and political conflict in the Levant, with recent major escalations beginning in October 2023.