Israel–Africa

• Israel and Iran: Rising Tensions in the Middle East

  The recent escalation of tensions between Israel and Iran has sparked concerns of a potential conflict in the region, with former Mossad official Oded Eilam highlighting the complexities of the situation. According to Eilam, the upcoming World Cup has created a political deadline for US President Trump, who seeks to avoid a surge in oil prices and a global crisis.

• Lebanon on the Brink of Internal Collapse

  Lebanon has long been a country with deep-seated sectarian divisions, and the current situation is a culmination of years of political and economic instability. The country has been without a functioning government for months, and the economy is on the verge of collapse. The internal power struggle has been exacerbated by the presence of Hezbollah, a Shia militant group backed by Iran, which has significant influence over the country's politics and military.