'NO DOVE HERE, ALL HAWKS': Major Gaurav Arya on Israel Elections 2026, Iran War & India’s Stakes

What happens to the US-Israel relationship as the Iran war reshapes West Asia? And what could changing political calculations in Israel mean for India? In this episode of Defence HQ: Soldier’s Eye, Major Gaurav Arya examines Israel’s political landscape, Benjamin Netanyahu’s future, Donald Trump’s role in the conflict, and the strategic choices facing Israel as it confronts Iran and its regional proxies. The conversation also explores India’s stakes in the region, from its defence and intelligence partnership with Israel to its broader diplomatic relationships across West Asia. #MajorGauravArya #IsraelIranWar #USIsraelRelations #IndiaIsraelRelations #DonaldTrump #BenjaminNetanyahu #Iran #DefenceHQ #SoldiersEye 0:00 Intro 01:15 Will Netanyahu’s Successor Continue the Iran War? 02:44 Gadi Eisenkot: A General’s Approach to War 05:29 Why Military Generals Think Differently 06:14 Eisenkot’s Military Doctrine and Use of Force 07:08 Would Israel’s Iran Policy Really Change? 09:27 Could Arab Parties Influence Israel’s Next Government? 11:25 Did Trump’s Endorsement Help Netanyahu? 13:48 Why U.S. Support for Israel Is Bipartisan 14:34 Is U.S. Public Opinion Turning Against Israel? 16:08 Will Israel Continue Targeting Iran’s Proxies? 17:35 Operation Sindoor: Lessons in Having an Exit Strategy 20:36 Future of U.S.-Israel Ties & Chances of a US-Iran Deal 22:22 Why Trump’s Unpredictability Complicates War 23:46 India-Israel Ties: Will Defence Cooperation Continue? 25:15 How India Can Balance Ties With Israel and Iran 26:26 India’s Strategic Autonomy and Foreign Policy ____________________________________________________________ DefenceHQ by TOI brings you breaking news, expert commentary and in-depth analysis on the world of defence and strategic affairs. We track military operations, defence technology, national security, border developments and geopolitical shifts with clarity and perspective. Sharp, incisive storytelling for those who want to understand the forces shaping security today. Tune In Now https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/d...