Israel mulls preemptive attack on Iran amid reports country 'plans to attack' state
Sources in Jerusalem say that the US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken did, indeed, pass on a warning to G7 allies that there were indications that Iran could, within the next two days launch an attack on Israel. He didn't share the details of how and when.
Regional media reports indicate that Israel would be looking at a preemptive strike at Tehran if concrete intelligence comes in about an imminent attack from Iran within the coming 48 hours.
It has previously been quoted that Israeli officials have said the intel in Tehran is good, and an undercover agent can put together very accurate information about Iranian plans.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a very key meeting with top security officials: Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant, Chief of Staff, IDF Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi, Mossad Chief David Barnea, and Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar.
Sources within the State's Defence establishment said this had been slated against the backdrop of preparations for possible attacks from Iran and its proxies—Hezbollah, Hamas, and Houthis.
The most recent being the killing of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran and Hezbollah military chief Fuad Shukr in Beirut. Iran has accused Israel of being behind the death of Haniyeh and has promised to punish it. Although Israel has not uttered a word on Haniyeh killing but it has accepted responsibility for Shukr killing.
However, with the potential of an Iranian attack in the near future, it is now that Israel looks to other options on how to either counter an expected attack or prevent it from ever happening. Israeli defence sources have told the Guardian that although there was intelligence showing an imminent Iranian attack, it is still unclear; no action will take place until there is a full report.
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