Israel vs Iran’s Regional Terror Proxies: Prospects of Escalation

As the kinetic war between Israel and Iran appears to be on a six-month hiatus, and the outcome of the Trump-Netanyahu meeting later this month is awaited, the Islamic Republic is flexing its terror proxy muscles, from Yemen through Gaza towards Lebanon and Syria.

Could this tactic be a substitute for Iran's nuclear and ballistic programs which are at the core of their force buildup, or could it be just a diversion?

- Host : Jonathan Hessen : TV7 Editor in Chief and Host of TV7 Israel News
- BG (Ret.) Dr. Amnon Sofrin: former Mossad Intelligence Directorate Chief, Powers in Play Panelist
- Dr. Nir Boms: Research fellow, Moshe Dayan center, Tel Aviv University
- Amir Oren: TV7 Editor at Large

Jerusalem Studio

The program offers the viewer deeper understanding about current events in Israel. The topics vary from domestic and foreign policy to social changes, archaelogy and religion.

The program is hosted by TV7 Israel News anchor Jonathan Hessen.

  • First broadcast: December 19, 2025, TV7 World
  • Episode number: 987
  • Duration: 30 min
  • Spoken languages:
  • English, Swedish
  • Subtitles:
  • Finnish