Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian maintains that Israel’s refusal to engage in a two-state solution with the Palestinians is bolstering Iran’s influence in the region, as it provides a pretext for Iran to extend its influence and expel Israel from the area. He further argues that, despite the recent attacks on Israel, the country’s unwillingness to discuss a political solution hinders the formation of a regional alliance against Iran. Ultimately, the Gaza campaign has demonstrated that progress toward a regional axis against Iran is contingent upon Israel’s willingness to discuss a resolution to the conflict with the Palestinians.