Israel sees regional threats as existential, can sustain war on multiple fronts for months or years

Israel’s intense assault using warplanes and drones on Iran’s nuclear and military sites has ignited open conflict between the long-time rivals, threatening to spiral into a broader regional war. Since Friday, Israeli strikes have killed over 200 in Iran—including top generals, scientists, and civilians. Iran has retaliated with hundreds of drones and missiles, breaching Israel’s aerial defenses and killing around two dozen people. As Israel wages war against Hamas in Gaza, tensions are at a boiling point. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, FRANCE 24’s Delano D’Souza welcomes Frank Ledwidge, ex-UK military intelligence officer and strategy expert.