Call Me Back - with Dan Senor EMERGENCY EPISODE - Israel Attacks Iran: with Nadav Eyal and Jonathan Schanzer
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Oct 26, 2024 
Nadav Eyal, a prominent columnist for Yediot with over 20 years in Middle Eastern politics, joins Jonathan Schanzer, a senior vice president at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and a terrorism finance expert. They dive into Israel's recent military operation against Iran, discussing the intricacies of airstrikes and their implications for national security. The conversation also touches on military strategies in the region, the roles of female pilots, and the geopolitical ramifications that may impact U.S. policy towards Iran.
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Deterrence and Messaging
- The Israeli operation aimed to send a strong message to both the Iranian regime and its people.
- Despite a successful operation in April, Iran still retaliated, raising concerns about deterrence effectiveness.
Israel's Dual Objectives
- Israel's attack aims to deter further Iranian aggression and lay the groundwork for potential strikes on nuclear facilities.
- Iran, despite being weakened, still has options like proxy attacks, making a full-scale conflict a concern.
Striking Nuclear Installations
- The Israeli defense apparatus believes that a truly effective strike against Iranian nuclear installations requires U.S. involvement.
- However, even a less effective Israeli strike could raise global awareness and pressure Iran.