Israel security officials warn of potential escalation across Middle East

Despite a tense but relatively stable security period, the Middle East is approaching the risk of a broader escalation as multiple flashpoints converge across the region, Israeli security officials told Walla on Wednesday.From the confrontation between the US and Iran and the activation of Iranian proxies, through Saudi Arabia's campaign against the Houthis and Hezbollah's military buildup, to the deadlock in Gaza and tensions in the West Bank, the Israeli defense establishment is monitoring the various arenas and preparing for the possibility that deterioration in one could affect the region as a whole.US President Donald Trump is eager to bring the conflict with Iran to an end before the midterm elections.