On the brink: Israel, Iran and the rising threat of regional conflict

by · Australian Financial Review

Andrew TillettForeign affairs, defence correspondent

While terror groups Hamas and Hezbollah were building underground lairs and tunnels for their fighters, Israel was building an underground hospital.

Haifa, Israel’s third-biggest city, is the country’s northern industrial powerhouse, with refineries, navy bases and a massive port funded by China’s Belt and Road Initiative, making it an attractive target.

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Andrew TillettForeign affairs, defence correspondentAndrew Tillett writes on politics, foreign affairs, defence and security from the Canberra press gallery. Connect with Andrew on Facebook and Twitter. Email Andrew at andrew.tillett@afr.com

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