Military analysts are divided on whether a more direct confrontation with Iran might alter the war or affect a decision to invade the southern city of Rafah.
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With Iran’s Strikes, Arab Countries Fear an Expanding Conflict
The Iranian attack on Israeli territory made the Middle East’s new reality undeniable: Clashes are getting harder and harder to contain.
Iran Likely Will Strike Israel, Not U.S. Forces, U.S. and Iranian Officials Say
Retaliation by Iran is expected on Israeli soil in the next few days, but officials say Iran does not want to draw the United States deeper into the conflict.
Iran Smuggles Arms to West Bank, Officials Say, to Foment Unrest With Israel
The covert operation, described by U.S., Iranian and Israeli officials, is heightening concerns that Iran is seeking to turn the West Bank into a flashpoint in its shadow war with Israel.
Netanyahu Faces Pressure at Home and Abroad, From Foes and Friends
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has the challenge of trying to defeat Hamas while preserving both his government and Israel’s international alliances.
Israel bombed an Iranian Embassy complex. Is that allowed?
Israel can likely argue that its actions did not violate international law’s protections for diplomatic missions, experts say.
A Timeline of Iran and Israel’s Shadow War Across the Middle East
The regional rivals have for decades targeted each other’s interests, including with a recent strike in Syria that killed three Iranian commanders. Here are some other notable flash points.
Strike in Damascus Escalates Israel’s Undeclared War With Iran
Tehran promises major retaliation, and the danger of a miscalculation is ever-present. But neither side wants a major shooting war, given the stakes.
Airstrikes Kill Soldiers in Syria in Apparent Israeli Attack
Israel’s military did not immediately comment on the Syria strikes, but its defense minister said Israel would pursue Hezbollah, an Iran-backed militia, “every place it operates.”
Iran and Its Proxies: a Common Link in Mideast Conflicts
A monitoring group said that an Israeli strike on Syria hit multiple targets, including a weapons depot belonging to Hezbollah, the Iran-backed Lebanese militia. Here’s a closer look at Iran’s proxies in the region.