An Israeli official has confirmed that Israel is preparing for a significant military attack on Iran, following a series of missile strikes launched by Tehran against Israeli territory. This escalation comes in the wake of Iran's firing of approximately 180 missiles at Israel, which Iran claims was a retaliation for Israel's recent actions against Hamas and Hezbollah leaders.
The Israeli security cabinet is expected to convene to authorize Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Galant to decide on the specifics of the attack. In preparation for potential Iranian retaliation, Israel is fortifying its defenses and consulting closely with the United States regarding the targets and defensive measures needed.
The U.S. has responded by deploying the THAAD missile defense system in Israel to intercept long-range ballistic threats. Additionally, there are ongoing investigations into the leak of classified intelligence documents that detail Israel's military preparations against Iran, which officials have acknowledged as authentic but potentially incomplete.
