The
Israel–Iran proxy conflict is the ongoing indirect conflict between
Israel and
Iran. The conflict is bound in the political struggle of Iranian leadership against Israel and the counter aim of Israel to prevent alleged nuclear weapons from the Iranian government and downgrading its allies and proxies such as
Hezbollah party in
Lebanon. Iranian forces are operating in Syria in support of Bashar al-Assad's government. Israel has provided medical treatment for Syrian civilians and rebels, including some members of
al-Nusra Front, which has caused strife amongst the Israeli Druze community.