Diplomatic agreements may lead to Israel-Iran escalation, former commander warns

Israel must brace for ongoing conflict with Iran, as diplomatic agreements in the Middle East no longer guarantee stability and may even provoke escalation, warned former Navy commander Maj. Gen. (res.) Eliezer Marom. Speaking to 103FM, Marom described the region as having entered a new phase where such understandings can be precursors to further fighting.

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We are in a long war with Iran, and Israel needs to prepare every few months for an operation or war with Iran that will last several days or weeks. If the agreement is signed, we need to understand that and prepare for it.

Marom sharply criticized the current diplomatic strategy, particularly concerning Lebanon and the prime minister's inner circle. He suggested that decisions are being made by too few people and that key figures like Ron Dermer, who understands US relations, have been sidelined. "The inner circle around the prime minister does not exist. One person is making decisions," Marom stated, adding that Dermer "should be called up for reserve duty."

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The inner circle around the prime minister does not exist. One person is making decisions, and here even Ron Dermer, who understands America and did good things with this administration, simply left and went. He should be called up for reserve duty.

The former commander also expressed deep skepticism regarding Iran's nuclear ambitions and the effectiveness of international oversight. "There is no reason to believe the Iranians. They have enriched uranium in Iran, and the oversight is not sufficient," he warned. Marom believes Israel should prepare for frequent, short-term operations or wars with Iran every few months, regardless of any signed agreements. He even suggested that a return to fighting might be a preferable alternative for Israel if Iran responds aggressively to actions on Lebanese soil, calling the current agreement "bad for us in any case."

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President Trump, in what he signed last night, is approving Iran's conquest of Lebanon. Do you understand that? He is now signing an agreement with the Iranians about Lebanon.