The Iranian-Israeli war has now emerged from the shadows with the barrage of over 300 drones, rockets and cruise missiles Iran launched at Israel. Along with the U.S. military and other partners, the Israel Defense Forces were able to intercept 99% of them.
Once again, the Israeli military demonstrated its superb capabilities, but U.S. support was essential. Although Israel takes prides in being able to defend itself, circumstances have changed. When facing threats on seven fronts, as the IDF acknowledges, it is important that Israel had the help and Israelis should recognize the value of being part of a coalition as they face Iran, its proxies and their Russian backers.
If nothing else, Iran’s attack should remind the Israelis that their war with Hamas is not being fought in an international vacuum and support from the outside matters. That war is now in its seventh month. Israel is succeeding in a tactical sense. It is dismantling Hamas’s military infrastructure and it has destroyed it as an organized fighting force, with 19 of 24 Hamas battalions no longer existing.