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TEL AVIV — Israel has sought to maneuver between two schools on how to deter Iran, a report said.

The Institute for National Security Studies asserted that strategists in Israel were considering two doctrines to deter a nuclear Iran. In a report, the institute pitted the doctrine that stipulated a priority on Teheran with another that focused on Iran’s proxies, Hizbullah and Syria.

“There are two strategic schools of thought,” the report, titled “After the Damascus Attack: Ten Points to Consider,” said.

“One says ‘Iran first’ and that all priorities and resources should be directed at this effort, including the willingness to pay strategic costs in other arenas, whereas another says ‘Syria and Hizbullah first,’ based on the recognition that it is possible to deter Iran and demonstrate Israel’s resolve and capabilities when it comes to crossing red lines and weaken Iran’s ability to respond by attacking its allies and first line of fire.”

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