Israel
As of July 2026, Israel is managing a shifting regional landscape marked by the collapse of the Assad regime in Syria and the death of Kozo Okamoto, the last surviving perpetrator of the 1972 Lod Airport massacre, in Lebanon. Israel is pursuing diplomatic normalization with the new Syrian leadership while maintaining vigilance against Iranian influence and internal security threats from long-standing militant networks.
Strategic interests
- Managing regional stability following the collapse of the Assad regime in Syria
- Pursuing diplomatic normalization with the new Syrian leadership under President al-Sharaa
Threat posture
Vigilance against Iranian aerial and missile capabilities, with domestic political pressure mounting from former IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot regarding war conduct.
Alliance pattern
Strong alignment with the United States, characterized by outspoken diplomatic support from Ambassador Mike Huckabee, who advocates for Israeli policy and promotes collaboration.
Predictability
medium
Recent record
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- Thousands of Israelis demand a commission of inquiry from October 7 three days before the election
- Israeli officials vying with each other for murder of Palestinians, says Hamas Hamas called Israel's ongoing West Bank
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- ▶️ Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian vehicles near the Ain Ayoub roundabout, west of Ramallah. @PressTV
- ⚡️🇱🇧🇮🇱 A very large-scale Israeli detonation was observed in Houla, southern Lebanon. @wfwitness 💧 Rainbet.com the #1
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- Thousands of Israelis demand a commission of inquiry from October 7 three days before the election
- Up to 2,200 Palestinians from Hebron expelled from their homes by Israel
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- ⚡️🇱🇧🇮🇱 An extremely large-scale Israeli detonation occurred in Tallouseh, causing an explosion that echoed throughout so
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