ANALYSIS

Violence broke out in Lebanon last week following the assassination of a senior anti-Syrian intelligence officer, Brig. Gen. Wissam al-Hassan. The internal conflict in Syria is having an increasing impact on Syria’s neighbours, including Turkey, Jordan and Lebanon. In this interview, BICOM’s Senior Visiting Fellow, Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Michael Herzog assesses the regional implications of the events in Lebanon including the potential impact on Israeli security, as well as the latest flare up on the Gaza-Israel border.

By defining a clear red line for Iran’s nuclear programme, Netanyahu is clarifying the circumstances under which he would take military action, but also making clear to Iran and the international community how it can avoid that eventuality.

This comprehensive briefing provides background on the Iranian nuclear programme, the threat posed by Iran to the West, and the direct threat posed by Iran to Israel.