For years, Israel was the spearhead in confronting the Iran-led Shiite axis. From Hezbollah in Lebanon to Iranian proxies in Syria, Iraq, and Yemen, Israel relentlessly struck at the heart of the “Shiite crescent,” neutralizing weapons convoys, targeting terror leaders, and disrupting regional ambitions. 

But just as one front is pushed back, another rises.

Sunni Islamist extremism is not a new phenomenon, but with the weakening of the Shiite threat, groups like ISIS, al-Qaeda affiliates, and Hamas may see a renewed opportunity. And they share a common ideology: Sunni jihadism rooted in the Muslim Brotherhood's legacy.