In a Times of Israel analysis, Lazar argues that the US-Iran escalation has left Israel on the sidelines, which is acceptable for now, but that a potential US-Saudi deal poses a greater concern. The article notes progress in Lebanon as a positive development, while Arab countries work on alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz.
The analysis by Lazar, published on the Times of Israel website, adds to a growing body of commentary on the US-Iran confrontation and its implications for Israel. The piece argues that while Jerusalem remains content to stay out of the current escalation, the potential for a US-Saudi deal — which could include security guarantees and nuclear cooperation — is a more worrying development. On the positive side, the article points to progress in Lebanon, presumably referring to the Israel-Lebanon understandings, as a rare bright spot. Arab countries are reportedly developing overland alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz, reducing dependence on the chokepoint. The Zioneer has previously covered similar analyses and assessments by other analysts on the same topic (see related bulletins).
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