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The war in Gaza has sparked debate in Israel about whether to expand the conflict to confront Iran and its proxies.

The war in Gaza has sparked debate in Israel about whether to expand the conflict to confront Iran and its proxies. Despite rising support for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, wars are unpredictable and rarely end as hoped. A bigger war may not bring stability but instead new threats and insecurity. Netanyahu’s popularity has increased, with a poll showing him as the preferred leader to handle the crisis. However, the Israel Democracy Institute found that most Israelis want a ceasefire deal to rescue hostages, and many are unhappy with the government. Some Israelis argue that now is the time to confront Iran, as Hamas has been weakened, and US forces are deployed in the region. Avi Melamed, a former Israeli security official, believes that Israel is fighting for its existence against the Iranian regime and its proxies, including Hezbollah, Syria, and Hamas.

He sees Iran’s “strangling loop” around Israel as an existential threat. However, the poll data reveals a divided nation with different opinions among Arab Israelis, liberal Jews, and right-wing Jews. Most Israelis want to rescue hostages and eliminate Hamas, but these goals are incompatible. The war can only be resolved through a mediated accommodation between Israelis and Palestinians or a showdown between Israel and Iran’s proxies. Neither leader seems interested in the former option. The article concludes that a more extensive war may not bring stability, and Israel should consider the risks of expanding the conflict. Military tools often seem decisive, but history has shown they can be an illusion.