Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
As tensions rise across the Middle East, Israel is closely watching developments in Iran.
In this episode of Israel Insider, Ashley Perry, advisor to the Middle East Forum’s Israel office, breaks down what Israelis are seeing on the ground as signs point toward possible U.S. action against Iran. From military preparations and airline suspensions to public calm and daily life continuing as normal, Perry explains how Israel is assessing risk, readiness, and regional reactions.
The discussion also covers Hezbollah’s posture, Gulf state concerns, and how the scale of any U.S. strike could shape Israel’s role — or restraint — in the next phase of escalation.
Israel Insider delivers on-the-ground analysis of Israel’s security environment, regional diplomacy, and the strategic decisions shaping the Middle East.
As tensions rise across the Middle East, Israel is closely watching developments in Iran.
In this episode of Israel Insider, Ashley Perry, advisor to the Middle East Forum’s Israel office, breaks down what Israelis are seeing on the ground as signs point toward possible U.S. action against Iran. From military preparations and airline suspensions to public calm and daily life continuing as normal, Perry explains how Israel is assessing risk, readiness, and regional reactions.
The discussion also covers Hezbollah’s posture, Gulf state concerns, and how the scale of any U.S. strike could shape Israel’s role — or restraint — in the next phase of escalation.
Israel Insider delivers on-the-ground analysis of Israel’s security environment, regional diplomacy, and the strategic decisions shaping the Middle East.
