The Middle East is experiencing its most severe crisis since the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, which demonstrated Hamas's ongoing threat. Israel's response has escalated into a broader conflict involving the Iranian-anchored "Axis of Resistance" across Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, Iran, and Qatar. While the war has caused a humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, Israel reports significant victories, including crushing Hamas, defeating Hezbollah, reducing Iranian influence, and damaging Iran's military and nuclear infrastructure.