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Israel is a central actor in the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East, as evidenced by its involvement in regional military conflicts [1], [2], its strategic rivalry with Iran [3], [4], and its diplomatic and security relationships within the region [5], [6], [7].
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Opportunities for Collective Regional Security in the Middle East carnegieendowment.org 8 facts
claimThe interplay between Iran and Israel has entrenched the Middle East in a protracted war of attrition, characterized by mutual escalations that perpetuate instability and a cycle of violence.
claimThe Middle East's instability is fueled by its status as a battleground for direct and proxy conflicts, specifically Israel's rivalry with Iran and a broader regional arms race.
claimThe ongoing conflict in the Middle East, driven by the ambitions of Israel and Iran, has resulted in significant human suffering, material destruction, and the erosion of regional stability, hindering prospects for peace and sustainable development.
perspectiveIsraeli actions before 2011 perpetuated regional instability and weakened the ability of Tel Aviv to establish diplomatic and security agreements across the Middle East and North Africa.
claimEgypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Türkiye, Israel, and Iran possess significant political, military, economic, and diplomatic influence that allows them to impact regional stability in the Middle East.
claimIsrael, Iran, Türkiye, and the United Arab Emirates continue to wield military capabilities in ways that perpetuate cycles of violence and delay meaningful collective action in the Middle East.
claimBenjamin Netanyahu and his far-right coalition lack the means to bring the conflicts they have perpetuated to a conclusive end, leaving Israel increasingly isolated in the Middle East.
claimIsrael has emerged as a strategic winner in the current Middle East conflict, with Hamas, Hezbollah, Iran, and their allies substantially weakened, though the country remains in a precarious position.
How the war in Ukraine changed Russia's global standing | Brookings brookings.edu 4 facts
claimPrior to the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Russia had established itself as a regional player in the Middle East capable of maintaining diplomatic communication with Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the Gulf states, Iran, and Israel.
accountPrior to October 7, 2023, Russia maintained close ties with most of the protagonists involved in Middle Eastern conflicts, including Israel.
claimThe Hamas terrorist attacks in Israel and the subsequent war between Israel and Hamas initially increased Russia's standing in the Middle East.
claimIsrael's degradation of Hezbollah has diminished Russian influence in the Middle East.
The crises in the Middle East: reshaping the region's geopolitical ... link.springer.com 4 facts
claimThe Middle East is currently on the edge of a direct war between regional powers, specifically Iran and Israel.
claimPolitical commentators, observers, and thinkers were surprised by the recent events in the Middle East, specifically the attack by Hamas on Israel.
claimThe emergence of Turkey, Iran, and Israel as new middle power centers has introduced additional complexity to managing the balance of power between regional actors in the Middle East.
referenceGawdat Bahgat authored the article 'Israel and Iran in the New Middle East', published in Contemporary Security Policy in 2006, volume 27, issue 3, pages 363–375.
Military escalation and diverging regional strategies in the Middle East theloop.ecpr.eu 3 facts
claimThe United States is reasserting military primacy in the Middle East, while Israel seeks to ensure its permanent dominance in the region.
claimThe latest escalation in the Middle East reflects consequential shifts in regional geopolitics and exposes the limitations and challenges to restraining and containing conflict amid Israel’s increasingly assertive military force.
claimIsrael seeks to ensure its permanent dominance in the Middle East.
Iran War: Kinetic, Cyber, Electronic and Psychological Warfare ... resecurity.com 3 facts
accountA joint Israel-US military action began in Iran on Saturday, February 28, 2026, with the stated goal of regime change and altering the political map of the Middle East and the global order.
claimThe war in Iran has shifted global attention and resources away from other ongoing conflicts, such as Russia-Ukraine, Israel-Gaza, and Pakistan-Afghanistan, due to the scale of the Iran conflict, the direct involvement of the US and Israel, its impact on global energy markets, and its potential to destabilize the Middle East.
measurementTotalEnergies reported a 15% loss in oil and gas output due to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran causing field closures across the Middle East, including in the UAE, Qatar, and Iraq.
A Status Quo Power in a Changing Region: Iran's Regionalism in ... cambridge.org 2 facts
claimThe USA has pursued a policy of excluding Iran by consolidating security relationships with Arab monarchies and Israel to highlight their collective antagonism towards Iran in the Middle East.
claimTehran is concerned that the de facto alliance between Israel, Turkey, and Azerbaijan in the South Caucasus mirrors US efforts to contain Iran in the Middle East.
After the War: Rethinking Regional Security in the Middle ... arab-reform.net 2 facts
measurementSIPRI reported a major regional surge in military expenditure in the Middle East in 2024, characterized by steep increases in spending by Israel and Türkiye and persistently high spending by Gulf states.
claimThe economic model for the Middle East prioritized corridors linking the Gulf, Israel, and Europe, benefiting Tel Aviv and Dubai while treating the Levant (Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, and Jordan) as a security problem to be bypassed or bombed rather than rebuilt.
Tracking & Analyzing Cyber Warfare in Modern Conflicts - Dataminr dataminr.com 1 fact
referenceHistorical Iranian or Iran-adjacent wiper-style malware campaigns include: Shamoon (2012, Saudi Aramco IT disruption), Shamoon2 (2016, Saudi Arabia), StoneDrill (2016, Saudi Arabia), ZeroClear (2019, Middle Eastern oil, gas, and energy entities), Dustman (2019, Bahrain oil and gas entities), DEADWOOD (2020, Israeli private organizations and supply chain), ROADSWEEP (2022, Albanian government networks), and Bibi Wiper (2023, various Israeli organizations).
Experts react: How the US war with Iran is playing out around the ... atlanticcouncil.org 1 fact
perspectiveIsraelis are hopeful that the current conflict will lead to the demise of the belligerent Shia axis and the emergence of a peaceful, collaborative Middle East.
The Expanding Iran War - ISPI ispionline.it 1 fact
claimSince the February 28 attack, almost every country in the Middle East has been hit by either the US-Israeli coalition or Iranian forces, resulting in casualties and significant damage.
Iran's Regional Armed Network - Council on Foreign Relations cfr.org 1 fact
claimIran's network of armed partners, including Hezbollah and the Houthis, serves to strengthen Iranian influence in the Middle East and poses a significant threat to the United States and its allies, particularly Israel.
Geopolitical, economic and humanitarian implications of the 2026 ... middleeastmonitor.com 1 fact
claimThe 2026 US-Israel-Iran conflict is likely to reshape the Middle East's balance of power, potentially leading to a decline in Iranian regional influence and a consolidation of Israeli military dominance.
Strategic analysis of cyber conflicts: A game-theoretic modelling of ... securityanddefence.pl 1 fact
claimIsrael's cyber conflict scenario in the Middle East is the only instance in the provided dataset that reaches a Nash Equilibrium, despite having a negative payoff.
The Implications Of Iran's Failed Proxy Strategy - Hoover Institution hoover.org 1 fact
claimThe "culture of resistance" ideology advocated for militarily fighting Israel and the United States until Israel is destroyed and the United States is expelled from the Middle East.
Iran's Proxy Strategy and the Extent of Surrogate Autonomy - AHS alexanderhamiltonsociety.org 1 fact
claimThe Abraham Accords have altered Middle East dynamics, specifically regarding Gaza, Israel, Qatar, and other Arab states.
Miscellanea: The War in Iran - A Collection of Unmitigated Pedantry acoup.blog 1 fact
claimThe JCPOA allowed Iran to reinforce its network of proxies across the Middle East, which negatively impacted the interests of Israel and the United States.
History of the Central Intelligence Agency - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org 1 fact
accountThe Central Intelligence Agency utilized Hassan Salameh, the Chief of Intelligence for the Palestine Liberation Organization, as its primary source of information in the Middle East until Israel assassinated him.
Iran in crisis: the landscape after the Twelve-Day War - OSW osw.waw.pl 1 fact
claimIn the event of another attack, Iran would likely retaliate with air strikes on Israeli territory and broader actions in the Middle East targeting Western interests, specifically those of the United States and the European Union.
A Region at Capacity: War, Displacement, and the Limits of ... mecouncil.org 1 fact
claimThe war involving Israel, the United States, and Iran highlights the fragility of the humanitarian landscape in the Middle East.
Editorials Supporting an Iran Nuclear Deal, January - September 2015 armscontrol.org 1 fact
perspectiveThe Bennington Banner argues that the United States should support the Iran nuclear deal to avoid a potential Israeli military strike on Iran, which could lead to a major regional conflict in the Middle East.
The Persian Gulf TV War by Douglas Kellner (http://www.gseis.ucla ... pages.gseis.ucla.edu 1 fact
claimThe United States government, under George Bush, prioritized protecting Saudi Arabia and Israel and preventing Iraq from wielding political influence or controlling oil prices in the Middle East.
The Deafening Silence of Iran's Proxies - Institute for the Study of War understandingwar.org 1 fact
claimThe Houthi movement in Yemen poses a growing threat to Israel and the broader Middle East region, as analyzed by the Foundation for Defense of Democracies in October 2023.