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Israel and Iraq are linked through a history of direct military conflict, including Israel's 1981 strike on Iraqi nuclear facilities [1], and ongoing regional tensions where pro-Iranian militias in Iraq launch drone and rocket attacks against Israel {fact:4, fact:5}. These militias leverage anti-Israel sentiment to gain domestic popularity [2], while Israeli officials view these Iraqi-based groups as part of a broader regional front of conflict [3].
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Iran War: A Defining Moment for the Middle East—Global Analysis ... ajc.org 1 fact
claimIsraeli officials have indicated that the conflict with Iran involves not only direct military confrontation but also the management of regional spillovers and emerging fronts, including Hezbollah in Lebanon, the Houthis, pro-Iranian Iraqi militias, and potential unrest among Palestinians.
Iran's Regional Proxies: Reshaping the Middle East and ... isdp.eu 1 fact
claimPro-Iran militia groups in Iraq have increased their popularity by projecting themselves as the only credible force capable of challenging the United States and Israel, similar to the popularity Hezbollah gained after the 2006 Israel-Hezbollah war.
Iran's Regional Armed Network - Council on Foreign Relations cfr.org 1 fact
accountDuring Iran's first-ever direct attack on Israeli soil in April 2024, Iranian partners in Iraq, Lebanon, and Yemen launched drones and rockets at Israel to support Tehran's air strikes.