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Amit Segal: Israel’s Historic Strike On Iran Marks Diplomatic Triumph And New Middle East Era

Amit Segal describes Israel’s June 22 strike on Iran’s nuclear sites as both a military milestone and the greatest diplomatic success since Israel’s UN founding vote in 1947. Prime Minister Netanyahu and Ambassador Ron Dermer persuaded President Donald Trump to authorize the attack, a step rejected by previous U.S. presidents. The strike dismantled Iran’s nuclear ambitions, erasing half a trillion dollars in investments and weakening proxies like Hezbollah and Hamas. Segal emphasizes that the war, which began on October 7 with Hamas and has evolved into an Israel-Iran conflict, is reaching a turning point. Despite concerns over potential Hezbollah involvement and Iran’s desperate measures, Israel’s campaign is expected to conclude within a week. The strike symbolizes a modern lesson in justice—punishing aggression decisively—and ushers in a new Middle East free from nuclear fundamentalist threats.