Israel Prepares for Possible Military Engagement Against Iran Under Three Scenarios

Israel's weekly security assessment, led by Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir, took place amid rising tensions with Iran. A senior security official told Walla News that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) could join combat operations against Iran under three clear scenarios. The first scenario involves a request from the United States to participate in a series of intense strikes against Iran. The second scenario arises if Israeli Military Intelligence (AMAN) detects intentions by Iran's Revolutionary Guards to attack Israel, prompting Israel to consider a preemptive strike. The third scenario is a sudden Iranian missile and drone attack that would necessitate a strong and broad Israeli response.

In preparation, the IDF's Operations Directorate and Planning Directorate are maintaining readiness to rapidly escalate from zero to full-scale operations without bureaucratic delays. Meanwhile, AMAN, under the leadership of Major General Shlomi Binder, is keeping intelligence units alert for various contingencies. The head of the Operations Directorate, Major General Itzik Cohen, has ordered high alertness regarding defense against missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles. Currently, there are no indications of imminent attacks from Iran, Hezbollah, or Yemen's Houthis against Israel's home front.

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