Israel’s security establishment assesses that even if a US strike on Iran takes place, there is no certainty that Iran will respond with direct fire at Israel, Kan Reshet Bet reported.
According to the report, Iran understands that firing at Israel would lead Israel to respond, escalating the regional conflict.
However, Israel is taking no risks, and preparations continue at the highest level, accounting for possible retaliatory fire from Houthi rebels in Yemen or Hezbollah in Lebanon.
The security establishment believes that if a US decision is made to act in Iran, Israel will receive early warning, allowing for appropriate preparations on the home front.
On Wednesday night, IDF Spokesperson Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin issued a statement reading, “I am aware of the reports over the past day and especially in recent hours, and I wish to clarify: the IDF is closely monitoring developments. In recent days, the Chief of Staff has been conducting ongoing situation assessments. We are maintaining full oversight and are prepared for any development. The Chief of Staff has instructed to strengthen defensive readiness across all units.”
Iran is currently confronting its most significant challenge to date. Israel is maintaining a posture of defensive preparedness to address any potential threats to the Jewish Nation State. Both Israel and the citizens of Iran stand to gain enormously from a possible collapse of the Iranian regime. Are the days of the Ayatollah numbered? Is the United States playing a deception game with Iran? At this moment, it appears to be a wait and see game, one in which we hope good prevails over evil.