Iran's Axis of Resistance and its Proxy Fight against Israel

Iran's proxy alliance, known as the 'axis of resistance,' comprises Iran, the Syrian government, and various allied militias such as Hezbollah in Lebanon, the Houthis in Yemen, and militias in Iraq and Syria. Following a recent attack by Hamas, Iran and its proxies have been caught off guard, and this event has affected their strategy. Although Hamas called for allies to join the struggle, the axis of resistance has reasons to tread cautiously. Hezbollah remembers the consequences of the 2006 war with Israel, which led to significant damage and public backlash, while Lebanon is grappling with a financial crisis that Hezbollah aims to avoid exacerbating. As tensions escalate, the United States and Israeli officials are expressing concerns about the potential implications of this proxy alliance.