The ongoing Gaza war has broadened, with Israeli military actions extending into Iranian and Syrian territories, as well as against Hezbollah in Lebanon, which raises alarms about the potential for conflict to spill over into Iraq.

Despite existing truces in the region, the situation in Iraq remains precarious, with fears of a wider confrontation looming.

The 'Islamic Resistance in Iraq', aligned with the Tehran-led Axis of Resistance, has intensified its attacks on Israeli interests, heightening concerns about regional escalation.

In a significant incident in October 2024, a drone strike attributed to the Islamic Resistance targeted a military base in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights, resulting in the deaths of four Israeli soldiers and numerous injuries.