The issue:

Israel sees an opportunity to target Iran after its allies weakened after ousting Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Israel is preparing to attack Iran’s nuclear program, despite the lack of evidence that Iran is pursuing nuclear weapons. After Assad was removed, Israel bombed Syria for two days, destroying 80% of the regime’s military. Israeli officials say they now have air superiority over Syria, making it easier to attack Iran. Israeli strikes on Iran last October damaged Iranian air defenses and caused casualties. Iranian officials threatened retaliation, but so far nothing has been done.

Insights:

Israel thinks it can attack Iran because other countries in the region are weak.

The Israeli military is considering attacks on Iran’s nuclear capabilities even though there is no proof that Iran has nuclear weapons.

Israel’s military operations in Syria show its aggressive stance and capabilities.

Questions raised:

• Why is Israel preparing for war with Iran?

Israel is preparing for war because Iran’s allies in the region are weakening.

• Is there proof that Iran is trying to make nuclear weapons?

Intelligence shows Iran isn’t trying to make nuclear weapons, despite Israeli claims.

• How has Syria’s conflict affected Israel’s military?

With Assad gone, Israel has been able to bomb Syria with less risk to its planes.

• What happened after the last Israeli attacks on Iran?

Israeli strikes on Iran damaged air defenses and caused casualties. Iran threatened retaliation, but did not respond militarily.

Opinion:

They should see this as a chance for peace. But no. It’s a mentality issue. Like the frog and the scorpion.