Shifting Borders and Public Uprisings: Israel's Future, Hezbollah, and Iran - AccessWDUN Interview

Miri recounts her career in Israeli military intelligence and as the PM’s international media advisor, then dives into Israel’s rapidly evolving security environment. She explains the current status of ceasefire agreements with both Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon, noting an international stabilization force—backed by the US—poised to enter Hamas-controlled regions. She highlights that Hamas remains entrenched in areas where Israel isn’t present, while Hezbollah, heavily damaged by Israeli strikes in 2024, is struggling to recover as Iran attempts to rearm it. Miri emphasizes a dramatic regional shift: the new Syrian regime is now blocking Iranian arms flows to Hezbollah, and unprecedented negotiations are happening between Israeli and Syrian officials, a development facilitated by the US. Turning to Iran, she describes widespread popular protests driven by economic hardship and frustration with regime priorities; citizens are vocally rejecting Iran’s overseas proxies, calling instead for investment at home. Miri also offers a personal reflection on the trauma of October 7, how it reshaped Israeli life, and the lingering sense of vulnerability, especially along the Syrian border. She underscores Israel’s resilience, while warning of persistent and evolving threats.