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The author expresses deep concern over a ceasefire agreement between Iran and the United States, viewing it as a potential price Israel will pay for America's war fatigue. Despite Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's assertions of building security buffers, the article highlights that Iran's proxy forces remain a significant threat.

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We built deep security buffers around the State of Israel – in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria – where we destroyed all the weapons of Assad’s army, which was a central link in the Axis of Evil.

Netanyahu, speaking at a press conference amidst criticism, claimed success in dismantling weapons and weakening Iran's "Axis of Evil" links. However, he admitted in a separate interview that Iran's proxies are still present and actively developing. The article suggests that military actions are overshadowing Iran's strategic success in establishing a network of proxy armies around Israel, including Hamas, Islamic Jihad, and Hezbollah.

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There are still proxies that Iran supports... we’ve hit a lot of that, but it’s all still there, and there’s work to do.

The piece argues that Iran has shifted from seeking resources from terror groups to leveraging the United States to achieve its goals. This, the author contends, is not merely a tactical hurdle but an existential threat, as it leads to diplomatic isolation imposed by an enemy actively pursuing nuclear weapons and calling for Israel's destruction. The author concludes that the United States, whether due to war weariness, economic interests, or other factors, is now functioning as Iran's de facto proxy, effectively paralyzing Israel diplomatically.

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Whether out of fatigue with Middle East wars, a cold economic calculation about reopening the Strait of Hormuz, or – absurdly enough – the fact that a country hosting the World Cup cannot afford a regional war at the same time, the result is the same.