# Is Israel a Good Ally?

> Israel's military actions reshaped Middle East security, disarming Iran and weakening Hezbollah.
- Title: Is Israel a Good Ally? · Foreign Policy | Shortify
- Summary: Israel's military actions reshaped Middle East security, disarming Iran and weakening Hezbollah. Israel's decisive strikes against Iran and Hezbollah reduced…
- Keywords: israel, iran, hezbollah, netanyahu, trump, gaza, hamas, lebanon, syria, nuclear, mossad, operation midnight hammer
- Source: Foreign Policy — https://foreignpolicy.com/2026/10/27/israel-gaza-hamas-hezbollah-netanyahu-trump
- Author: Matthew Kroenig
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: israel, iran, hezbollah, netanyahu, trump, gaza, hamas, lebanon, syria, nuclear, mossad, operation midnight hammer
## Israel's Polling Shift
Americans increasingly question if Israel is a good ally as young voters see it as genocidal and militaristic.
## Book Release
In the War Room by Yonah Jeremy Bob and Elliot Kaufman details Israel's military strategy from Oct. 7, 2023 to Oct. 10, 2025.
## Iran's Threat
Iran was a near-nuclear power with Hezbollah and Hamas as proxies, threatening Israel's security.
## Israel's Strategy
Israel targeted Hezbollah's communication devices, leading to 3,500 fighters injured in a single attack.
## Hezbollah's Collapse
Hezbollah lost 500 fighters after walkie-talkies self-destructed, followed by 10,000 casualties in Lebanon.
## Syria's Fall
Assad's regime collapsed after Hezbollah's defeat, leading to Israeli military intervention in Syria.
## Iran's Nuclear Program
Israel struck Iran's nuclear facilities, killing 30 officials and nine scientists in Operation Midnight Hammer.
## Trump's Role
Trump supported Israel's strikes on Iran, claiming credit for eliminating nuclear threats.
## Biden's Stance
Biden urged restraint but later claimed credit for shifting Middle East power dynamics.
## Current Status
Iran is farther from nuclear ambitions, but regional threats persist from Hamas and Hezbollah.
## Conclusion
Israel's actions reduced Iran's nuclear threat and reshaped Middle East security.
## Key takeaway

Israel's decisive strikes against Iran and Hezbollah reduced nuclear threats and shifted regional power dynamics.