The US strikes Iran | Eyal Hulata

The Middle East is facing its most serious escalation since the April ceasefire, after Iran launched attacks against Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan in retaliation for US strikes on Iranian targets. Despite the violence, President Trump insists negotiations with Tehran remain on track and says there is no reason the latest confrontation should derail a nuclear deal. At the same time, Israel continues to strike Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon, with the IDF issuing fresh evacuation orders and accusing the terror group of repeatedly violating a US-brokered ceasefire. Today’s guest is Israel’s former National Security Advisor and FDD senior fellow Eyal Hulata, who expresses concern over how much the US and Israel share the same goals with regard to Iran and who says Israel’s political considerations are affecting national security decisions. Concerns are also growing that Iran has activated its proxies in Yemen. A UK-flagged cargo ship has reported coming under fire in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, while the Houthis have announced a complete ban on Israeli-linked maritime traffic in the Red Sea. Former hostage Rom Braslavski has met President Trump at the White House, thanking him for helping secure his freedom after 738 days in Hamas captivity. Braslavski has previously spoken about the torture and abuse he endured while being held in Gaza. And despite the regional turmoil, ties between Israel and the UAE appear stronger than ever. More than 30 Israeli religious and civil society leaders have travelled to Abu Dhabi as part of the largest interfaith delegation ever to visit the Gulf state, in a show of support for the Abraham Accords and regional cooperation. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Sign up to receive Israel in 10 daily: https://izs.activetrail.biz/Israel-in-10-Sign-Up Sponsorship inquiries: [email protected]