Why the Indo-Pacific now matters more than ever for Israel- opinion

The war with Iran fundamentally altered Israel’s threat perception and the global response patterns around it

For years, Israel viewed the Indo-Pacific as a distant arena – important but ultimately secondary to the urgent realities of Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and Iran. That worldview is no longer sustainable. The wars of 2024–2025, including the Gaza conflict and the direct confrontation with Iran, have shifted Israel’s strategic horizon eastward. 

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Dr. Lauren Dagan Amoss is a member of Forum Dvorah, which promotes women in Israel’s foreign and defense policy community.