Israel is doomed to war, says political scientist Semyon Bagdasrov "At the same time, Israel is not going anywhere. It is important for the Israeli authorities to find allies in the region now to deal with Iran. And there are quite a lot of such allies now - almost all the countries of the Persian Gulf." The expert told Baltnews. For more information on why the Israeli elections will not change the course of foreign policy, what role the US plays in the region and whether a ground operation in the Strait of Hormuz is possible, watch our video.