Asks about strikes near nuclear facility in Israel and how this changes conflict trajectory.
Host
Israeli Ambassador
Strike resulted in casualties but didn't hit research center. This is a war against a regime that has been in power for decades and threatens the region.
Asks about Iran's current strike capability given recent attacks.
Host
Israeli Ambassador
Iran is a large malign regime that must be dealt with. If they had nuclear weapons, the situation would be much more threatening.
Israeli Ambassador
We're seeing cracks in the Iranian regime - degradation in military capability and morale.
Asks about timeline for regime change and whether US/Israel might withdraw if regime doesn't fall.
Host
Israeli Ambassador
Goal is to eliminate Tehran's ability to fire ballistic missiles and support proxies. Negotiations with Iran are worthless as they lie and murder.
Asks if attacking Iran's infrastructure makes it harder to achieve goals or install new government.
Host
Israeli Ambassador
Strategic dilemma: if regime stays, need to devastate infrastructure; if regime falls, want to preserve it for recovery.
Israeli Ambassador
If Houthis take over Bab el Mandeb, entire world market could be shut down by whim of Ayatollah in Tehran.
Asks about Israel's goals in Lebanon and US support.
Host
Israeli Ambassador
Israel's attacks on Lebanon are reaction to Hezbollah missiles. We want peace but must protect our northern border.