Israel is preparing for the possibility of a full-scale war, with the Shin Bet security agency creating a “command and control bunker” beneath Jerusalem for political leaders to operate from. This bunker is connected to other facilities across Israel and designed to withstand various types of attacks.
The country is currently on high alert for a potential attack by Iran in retaliation for recent events, with US officials expecting the action to begin imminently. Past conflicts have seen Israel utilize underground bunkers for its military operations, such as the IDF’s campaign in Gaza in 2021.
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant is strategizing with military and defense officials on how to respond to potential attacks by Iran and its proxies, further highlighting the tense situation in the region.
As tensions escalate, the need for secure and strategic locations like the bunker in Jerusalem becomes even more crucial for Israel’s leadership.
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