Ruth Wasserman Lande: Iran has expanded its influence by destabilizing countries such as Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, and Yemen—breaking them down economically, militarily, and socially before asserting control. This ideology is not limited to Israel or the Jewish people; it is a global threat. Iran supports Hezbollah as its Shia arm in Lebanon and Hamas as its Sunni radical Islamist counterpart in Gaza and the West Bank. Both are fueled by radicalism, often supported by Qatar and Turkey under President Erdoğan’s leadership.
Iran’s actions threaten regional and global stability, as well as Israel’s security. Addressing this expansionist threat is critical to ensuring stability and countering the radical Islamist agenda.
Published in LBC News, November 26, 2024.