With Iran’s attacks on Israel largely thwarted by the country’s defenses and key allies, all eyes are on what kind of response Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu can choose.
“The fact that the Iranian attack was a complete failure does not in any way undermine Israel’s obligation to retaliate against Iran’s direct acts of aggression,” said Jonathan, former Israeli Defense Forces spokesperson and senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.・Mr. Conricus said. (FDD) told FOX News Digital, focusing on the Middle East.
The comments came after Iran fired more than 300 missiles and drones at Israel from its territory on Saturday, an attack Israel said was carried out by Iran’s advanced defense and support from regional allies. It is claimed that they were mainly repulsed by
But even amid reports that the Biden administration has urged Netanyahu to show restraint to prevent an escalation of conflict in the Middle East, Iran’s brazen attempt raises questions about what response Israel will choose. I’m throwing it.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with Israeli Defense Force soldiers on the front lines ahead of an expected ground invasion. (Benyamin Netanyahu – בנימין נתניהו @netanyahu)
“It’s hard to imagine a world in which Israel would respond to Iran’s crossing of the red line by simply absorbing Tehran’s missile and drone strikes. It’s even harder to imagine such a world in the post-October 7 Middle East.” said Benam Ben Tabur. A senior researcher at FDD told Fox News Digital that it focuses on Iranian security. “Despite two decades of alarm over Iran’s nuclear program, Israel has so far not openly attacked Tehran’s nuclear program. As Israel prepares to respond, It is questionable how much this situation will change.
according to Report from Jerusalem Postsuch an attack on Iran’s nuclear capabilities has been the subject of years of planning, and could be responded to by F-35 stealth fighters attacking sites across Iran, as far as 1,200 miles from Israel.
Israeli defense systems intercept an Iranian missile over Male Admim near Jerusalem in the early morning hours of April 14, 2024. Credit Matanya Reichman/TPS
The goal of such attacks is to destroy Iran’s air defenses and clear the way for the Israeli military to attack nuclear facilities hand-picked by the country’s intelligence services, the report said.
But Israel will likely need to ensure its plan has U.S. support, Konrikus argued, adding that a military strike is not the only option.
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Dozens of Israeli Air Force planes were deployed during the night. The fighter jets intercepted unmanned aerial vehicles and cruise missiles sent from Iran. Photo: IDF Spokesperson Corps. (IDF Spokesperson Unit)
“Israel has a variety of long-range capabilities to choose from, but what it must secure is U.S. support, or at least recognition, and clarity about the strategic goals that Israel is pursuing.” he said. “Israel could retaliate against Iran’s military nuclear program, economic infrastructure, ports, and oil refineries, depending on the strategic goals it wants to achieve.”
On Sunday night, Israeli forces carried out intensive airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. According to the IDF, these attacks targeted Hezbollah weapons production facilities and other targets.
Missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles are shown holding Israeli and American flags on the ground for people on the side of the road in Tehran, Iran, February 11, 2024. (Photo by Hossein Beris/Middle East Images/Middle East Images via AFP) (Photo by HOSSEIN BERIS/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images)
“A short while ago, Israeli Defense Forces fighter jets attacked a number of military installations in a compound belonging to Hezbollah’s Radwan Force in the Jubar district of southern Lebanon,” the Israeli military said in a statement. “Earlier that night, IDF fighter jets attacked Hezbollah military facilities in the areas of Qiam and Kfarqera.”
The wave of Israeli F-35s to Iran will be followed by F-15 Eagles, F-16 Combat Falcons, and heavier loads with cargo that can penetrate deep, according to a Jerusalem Post report. Separate waves of loaded F-35s are likely to follow. Grounds for destroying Iran’s nuclear facilities.
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Israel could also use its own stockpile of surface-to-surface ballistic missiles and attack drones, the report said.
Although such attacks were successful, it is unclear whether Israel would choose such a dramatic response, Taleblu argued.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened his war cabinet in Kirya, Tel Aviv, after Iran launched a drone into Israel. (Israeli Prime Minister @IsraeliPM on X)
“So far, Israel has not openly attacked Tehran’s nuclear program, despite 20 years of alarm bells against Iran’s nuclear program,” Taleblu said. “I wonder how much this situation will change as Israel prepares its response.”
Retired Gen. David Petraeus noted in an interview with CNN on Sunday that Israel has many options if it chooses to launch a counterattack, including overt and covert military action.
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“They could pursue things like asymmetric attacks and cyberspace,” Petraeus said. “And, of course, keep in mind that Washington is meeting with other G7 countries to decide what diplomatic and economic responses should be taken in a coordinated effort. ”
But whatever decision Israel makes, Taleblu said any plan needs to arrive at a “theory for victory.”
“Is it a decapitation attack on the regime’s leadership, on the regime’s long-range strike assets and military bases, or is it a punitive attack targeting the energy and oil sectors that are the financial lifeblood of the country? The Islamic Republic.” Mr. Tubul said.
