In the West, Iran is often seen as an aggressor state, one whose actions challenge the West and perpetuate conflict. But who is the real escalating force in the Middle East? Associate Professor Christian Emery argues that Iran’s latest attacks fall directly into Netanyahu’s trap, they indicate de-escalation is not on everyone’s agenda, and that the gulf between Israeli and American interests is wider than ever. When Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged that Israel would ‘change the Middle East’ in response to the unparalleled horror that followed Hamas terrorists storming communities in southern Israel, he provided no elabor…
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