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The Israeli authorities says it’s contemplating its choices amid calls from allies to ease tensions.
The smoke has cleared and the mud has settled after Iran's unprecedented assault on Israel.
The weekend assault – the primary direct navy motion focusing on Israel from Iranian soil – was, Iran says, proportionate retaliation for the bombing of its consulate in Syria.
Israeli leaders have vowed to reply.
Fears of accelerating regional struggle are growing.
Are these fears justified?
And what would direct confrontation between regional rivals imply for the already unstable Center East?
Presenter:
James Baze
Visitor:
Randa Slim – Senior Fellow and Director of Battle Decision on the Center East Institute
Robert Geist Pinfold – Lecturer in Peace and Safety, Durham College
Akiva Eldar – political analyst and writer of the e book Lords of the Land, about Israeli settlements within the occupied territories