Regional War on the Horizon in the Middle-east? Maj Gen GD Bakshi on Rising Israel-Iran Tensions

In this clip from the recent podcast, Maj Gen GD Bakshi (Retd) offers a detailed analysis of the escalating conflict between Israel, Hezbollah, and Hamas. Israel has expanded its military operations in Lebanon, targeting both Hezbollah strongholds in southern Beirut and Palestinian refugee camps in the north. The bombardments, which intensified after Israel’s assassination of key Hezbollah and Hamas leaders, have caused widespread displacement among Lebanese and Palestinian civilians. Maj Gen Bakshi underscored the gravity of these strikes, which aim to cripple Hezbollah’s military capabilities and neutralize threats before they can escalate into larger-scale attacks on Israeli territory. Iran's involvement has added further complexity to the conflict, with Tehran launching missile strikes against Israel in retaliation for the killings of senior Hezbollah, Hamas, and IRGC figures. Iranian officials have warned that any Israeli retaliation targeting Iran's nuclear facilities or military leadership will be met with harsher responses. Maj Gen Bakshi stressed that Israel is carefully weighing its options, including the potential for airstrikes on Iranian infrastructure, while preparing for possible retaliatory attacks from Hezbollah and Iran's proxies in the region. Maj Gen Bakshi highlighted that this intensifying confrontation could spiral into a full-scale regional war, with far-reaching geopolitical consequences. Hezbollah's missile arsenal remains a significant threat, even though the group is currently on the defensive. Meanwhile, Israel is pursuing a strategy of pre-emptive strikes, reconnaissance, and leadership decapitation. The situation remains volatile, with both sides preparing for an extended period of hostilities.