The new head of the Military Intelligence Division in Israel, Shlomi Binder, has indicated that the nation is prepared for a potential expansion of the ongoing conflict. He emphasized the necessity of systematically dismantling the Islamic Resistance Movement, also known as Hamas, as part of what he described as a just and prolonged war. This statement comes in the wake of Aharon Haleva's resignation from the Intelligence Division, where he acknowledged failures that led to the October 7 attack. Haleva has called for an official investigation to prevent future occurrences of such attacks.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu echoed these sentiments during a recent visit to an air force base, asserting that Israel is ready for any scenario, whether it involves defense or offensive actions against threats, particularly from Iran and its allied forces. Netanyahu characterized the Israeli Air Force as an 'iron fist' capable of targeting the vulnerabilities of Israel's adversaries. The ongoing tensions, particularly following the assassinations of key figures in Hamas and Hezbollah, have heightened concerns about potential retaliatory actions against Israel.
