For Defense Only? Egypt’s rapid military surge raises alarms in Israel
Egypt now fields more than 1,100 modern tanks, over 300 advanced fighter jets, and a rapidly expanding navy.
Egypt now fields more than 1,100 modern tanks, over 300 advanced fighter jets, and a rapidly expanding navy.
“A technocratic government would sit atop an existing system staffed by tens of thousands of Hamas‑aligned employees.”
Chemical warheads require specialized engineering to survive the extreme heat and pressure of ballistic‑missile flight.
Most fail because they were built for a an older type of warfare.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard would likely push for a forceful reaction to preserve deterrence.
The proposed base is set to be located near the Negev Desert, with initial estimates suggesting an investment of around $1 billion.
U.S. policymakers preferred a quiet southern front, believing that a major Gaza conflict could complicate efforts to isolate Tehran.
PA President Mahmoud Abbas has praised the October 7th massacre of Israelis, calling it “the greatest day in Palestinian history”.
Most Israeli and American military commentators believe that the U.S. still plans to strike Iran
Israeli intelligence believes that Hezbollah could be ordered by Tehran to open a northern front if Iran comes under attack.
Israel has repeatedly warned that the PA’s “pay‑for‑slay” stipends create a built‑in incentive structure for violence.
Historically, regimes under this level of pressure have often turned outward.
Despite the heavy damage inflicted during the 2025 strikes, intelligence assessments suggest Iran’s program remains functional.
Iran’s current crisis bears striking resemblance to several historical regime collapses.
By the time Iranian operators realized their networks were under coordinated assault the missile batteries were silenced.
For years, Iran has relied on proxies to wage a multi‑front war against Israel. Who says Israel can’t use similar methods against Iran?
Russian tanks suffered catastrophic losses to portable anti‑tank weapons and drones.
To adapt, the IDF invests heavily in innovation.
Iranian officials say they hope to fire 2,000 missiles at once to overwhelm Israeli defenses, not 500 over 12 days.
‘The IDF is designed to fight wars beyond Israel’s borders. What we saw on October 7th was a collapse of internal defense.’
