Israel has increasingly adopted security strategies that bear resemblance to those long employed by Iran, raising questions about the potential risks of such an approach. According to analysts, Israel is expanding its influence in the Middle East not only through traditional military means but also by cultivating non-state actors and regional allies to bolster its strategic depth.

Among these efforts, Israel is supporting militias intended to counterbalance Hamas in Gaza. The country is also reportedly nurturing relations with Kurdish groups within Iran, hoping to encourage internal pressure against the Iranian government. Additionally, Israel has extended support to the Druze community in southern Syria as part of a broader effort to maintain influence in the region.

This multifaceted approach aims to push hostile forces away from Israel's immediate borders and keep potential threats contained within neighboring territories. By fostering partnerships with non-state militias and minority groups, Israel is working to create buffers and exert influence without engaging in direct confrontation on its own soil.

This strategy, however, closely mirrors Tehran’s long-standing security doctrine. Iran has historically relied on cultivating proxy militias across the Middle East to project power, weaken adversaries, and protect its own borders by exporting conflict. The Islamic Republic’s approach emphasizes creating strategic depth by intertwining with local actors and undermining central authorities in surrounding countries.

Within Israel, concerns have been raised among liberal circles about the increasing role of religion in public and political life and its potential to transform the country’s governance in ways comparable to Iran. The broader regional tactics being deployed reflect a security doctrine that, while effective in certain respects, could also have unintended consequences.

By adopting similar methods to those used by Tehran, Israel faces the risk of entangling itself in a complicated network of proxy alliances that could backfire. Such strategies may lead to prolonged conflicts beyond its borders and complicate future diplomatic efforts. The parallels between the two countries’ approaches underscore the complex and often cyclical nature of regional security dynamics in the Middle East.