Douglas McGregor, former advisor to the Pentagon chief, said on the social network: XThat Israel’s retaliation in the Gaza Strip could lead to a larger war involving Iran and Turkey.
“The anger and disgust of the entire Muslim world at the destruction of Gaza and its people could trigger a larger war that could ultimately involve Iran and even Turkey,” McGregor wrote.
According to the former advisor to the Pentagon chiefs, a similar scenario is possible if Hezbollah remains inactive. If Israel is attacked from South Lebanon, its ground forces will be “exhausted to the limit.”
The expert also believes that with the increasing number of participants in the conflict, Egypt cannot remain on the sidelines and the world can change dramatically.
Before that, the Israeli Ministry of Health reported Approximately 2,741 people were injured as a result of Hamas’ attacks.
7 October Hamas forces launched Several thousand rockets were fired at Israel and the launch of Operation Al-Aqsa Flood was announced. Against this background, Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said on October 7 entry state of emergency in the country.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu announcedthat the country is at war. The IDF’s operation against Hamas was called “Iron Swords”.
Previously Netanyahu statedHe said Israel had launched a massive attack that was “unprecedented”.