Israel is on high alert, with Defense Minister Yoav Gallant issuing a chilling warning of a retaliatory strike against Iran. The strike, expected to be “deadly, precise and surprising”, is in response to Iran’s missile attacks on October 1. While most of the missiles were intercepted, tension remains high in the region following the assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.
Reports suggest that Israel’s retaliation may come before the US election in November, adding a layer of uncertainty to the situation. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is aware of the political implications of such a move and has assured the Biden administration that any strike will target military sites rather than infrastructure.
As the timing of the attack is intensely debated within the Israeli government, the uncertainty in the Middle East takes center stage leading up to the election. The world watches closely as Israel prepares for a potentially game-changing response to Iran’s aggression.
(Source: Sky News)