People gather to mark 300 days since the October 7 attack and call for an immediate release of hostages being held in Gaza, amid the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict, in Tel Aviv, Israel, August 1. [Reuters]
Former Israeli national security adviser Ilan Mizrahi provides insights on Israel’s strategy of “surgical strikes” in response to recent events involving Hamas and Hezbollah. Mizrahi emphasizes the need for high alertness in regions like Greece and Cyprus amid escalating tensions.
Mizrahi explains that Israel’s decision to target senior terrorist figures, including Ismail Haniyeh, in Iran and Fuad Shukr in Beirut, sends a clear message to Iran and its allies regarding Israel’s intelligence capabilities and political determination.
Regarding potential conflict with Iran, Mizrahi suggests that Iran’s response may include retaliatory actions, putting Israeli interests at risk in various locations. These developments underscore the necessity for heightened security measures to protect Israeli nationals abroad, especially in Greece and Cyprus.
