The writing is on the wall? An Evaluation of the Escalation Risks of the Israel-Hezbollah
Hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah stoked tensions between Iran and Israel, heralding further escalation risks of conflicts in the Middle East.
Egypt and Gulf states have been dedicating diplomatic efforts to mediations but were limited by their incentives to balance between national interest and support for the Palestinian cause.
Domestic pressure in Israel over the prolonged process of rescuing the rest of hostages could bring more uncertainties to Israel’s next step on the battleground and the negotiation table.