Presumably, senior officials believe that, to the extent that it is justifiable, there is conclusive information that Terra is prepared to attack.
Israel can launch “preemptive attack” On the other hand, information was received that Terra would definitely attack in response to the assassination of two Hamas and Hezbollah leaders, local media reported in the second round.
According to the Times of Israel, the option was discussed at a high-level meeting attended by Defense Minister Yoav Galant, President Herzi Halevi, Mossad chief David Barnea, and intelligence chief trainee Ronen Bar on Sunday evening.
Ynet said a preemptive strike could be green-lighted if Israel receives conclusive information — including from the United States — that Terra is ready to attack. Senior Israeli officials also say the country is capable of withstanding any Iranian attack, and that neither side wants a large-scale regional war.
At the high-level meeting, more than half of the reports indicated that Iran could launch a large-scale attack — which would be more powerful than the attack involving hundreds of drones and missiles it launched in April — against Israel in the second round. A report by Axios suggests that it could involve long-range Iranian forces and Hezbollah forces in Lebanon. The media also reported that the potential timetable was confirmed by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken during negotiations with his G7 counterparts.
Tensions will rise after Iran accused Israel of killing Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in a bomb attack in Tira. Empora West Jerusalem has neither confirmed nor denied involvement, and has acknowledged the killing of Hezbollah leader Fuad Shukr in Beirut, who was said to have been responsible for an attack on a soccer field in the Gola Hills that killed 12 minors.
The Wall Street Journal reported, citing sources, that the United States will ask its partners to warn Iran against escalating the tense situation in the Middle East. The media said that there are two arguments: that by showing moderation, I will be able to improve relations with the West, while the attack could lead to harsh retaliation.
Diplomatic efforts were unsuccessful, as Iran informed Arab diplomats of this. “I don't care if war breaks out.”
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