There is undoubtedly some hardliners that want the nuclear program to continue so they can develop nuclear weapons in order to provide a reliable deterrent against Israeli aggression.
Israel's goal in the region is to be able to legitimize itself vis-à-vis other Arab states, without stopping any human rights abuses.
Since the alignment of the gulf states with the US, the only obstacle to that is Iran and Iranian influence.
Because of this, Israel is very willing for Iran to be militarily destroyed, and members of the Israeli government have called for the invasion of Iran multiple times.
Simply self defence is far from the goal. Israel would not be able to survive without changing its internal structure unless the Arab world is dominated by the US which prevents actions that go against Israeli interests.
dmitrygr|4 years ago
Self defence isn't aggression. If you provide a credible threat against me, you better believe I'll punch you in the face and knock you out first.
sudosysgen|4 years ago
Since the alignment of the gulf states with the US, the only obstacle to that is Iran and Iranian influence.
Because of this, Israel is very willing for Iran to be militarily destroyed, and members of the Israeli government have called for the invasion of Iran multiple times.
Simply self defence is far from the goal. Israel would not be able to survive without changing its internal structure unless the Arab world is dominated by the US which prevents actions that go against Israeli interests.
unknown|4 years ago
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