The Israeli government is considering its next steps in response to calls from allies to de-escalate tensions following Iran’s recent attack on Israel. The attack, which originated from Iranian soil, was deemed by Iran to be a proportional retaliation for the bombing of its consulate in Syria. Israeli leaders have promised a response, raising concerns about the potential for a regional war to break out. In this uncertain climate, experts are weighing in on the implications of a direct confrontation between these two regional rivals on an already unstable Middle East. Joining the discussion are Randa Slim, a senior fellow at the Middle East Institute; Robert Geist Pinfold, a lecturer in peace and security at Durham University; and Akiva Eldar, a political analyst and author specializing in Israeli settlements in the occupied territories.