Israel’s ‘campaign between the wars’: How strategy to contain Iran and its allies risks further straining ties with US

Israel has long sought to gain a military advantage by degrading its adversaries’ military capabilities outside of times of direct conflict.

By: Amy McAuliffe, University of Notre Dame, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: June 26, 2026

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Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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By Amy McAuliffe, University of Notre Dame

A lot hangs on whether the United States can compel Israel to cease operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon. After all, an end to the Israeli military offensive was a key provision of the broad U.S.-Iran agreement setting out a road map to end the Iran war.

And even though Israel did not sign the deal, policymakers in Washington will continue to press Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to …

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