Israel Defence Policy

Israel’s New Adversary: Iran’s Shi’ite Militias and the Next War in the North

The Shi'ite militia threat isn't a mere thought exercise about a worst-case scenario. Iranian-controlled Popular Mobilization Forces leaders have already threatened Israel only miles from Israeli homes.

Mr. Lazar Berman
Policy Papers 26.12.2018
Israel Defence Policy

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