In the midst of the Gaza standoff, the world's attention may be focused on the narrow strip of land in southwest Israel, but a much larger and consequential mobilization is taking place across the Middle East, led by Tehran. From Lebanon to Yemen, via Syria and Iraq, Iran's regional axis is making its moves, with the potential to pose a significant threat to Israel.

The alliance, built on the investments and methodologies of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps over the past four decades, consists of a network of nominally independent militias under the central guidance of Iran. This unique amalgamation of regular and irregular forces, combining political and military capacities, has created an army unlike anything seen before in the Middle East.

Hezbollah, Lebanon's de facto ruler and an integral component of the Iran-led alliance, has been launching Kornet antitank missiles, drones, and rockets at both military targets and civilian communities along the Israel-Lebanon border. According to the Institute for the Study of War, there have been 15 to 20 daily attacks of this nature, leading to the evacuation of 28 civilian communities near the border.

Meanwhile, Iran-supported militias in Syria are on the move, shifting westward from Deir al-Zor province towards Deraa and Quneitra provinces, which border the Golan Heights. Iran's exclusive control over this area allows its militias to operate without seeking permission from Syria's nominal ruler, Bashar al-Assad. The militias, comprising fighters from Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon, are targeting US forces in Syria, as evidenced by recent drone strikes at the al-Tanf base and the Conoco Mission Support Site.

In neighboring Iraq, Iran-led militias, including Kata'ib Hezbollah and the Badr Organization, have launched drone and rocket attacks at US-controlled sites, such as Ain al-Asad air base, Baghdad International Airport, and the al-Harir base in Iraqi Kurdistan. These militias hold significant political influence, forming the core of Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani's government.

Even in Yemen, Iran's Houthi allies appear to have made an attempt to launch missiles at Israel. The Houthis, who control the Yemeni capital of Sanaa and a large portion of the country, further demonstrate Iran's reach in the region.

While it is difficult to predict the exact course of events, the mobilization of Iran's proxy forces across the Middle East is evident. The potential threat they pose to Israel cannot be overlooked. As the situation unfolds, Israelis living in border communities like Shtula remain on high alert. Shlomi, the head of the emergency response team in Shtula, voiced his concerns, emphasizing the need for preparedness in the face of these escalating tensions.

As tensions escalate in the region, all eyes are on the movements of Iran's proxy forces and their potential impact on the already volatile situation. The international community closely monitors the developments, as the balance of power and stability in the Middle East hangs in the balance.