20.02.2026 06:31
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who reportedly instructed the military and civil defense units to be on "war readiness" regarding a possible U.S. attack on Iran, threatened the Tehran administration with a response "they could not even imagine" if they retaliated.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu emphasized in his speech at a military graduation ceremony that Israel is "working shoulder to shoulder with its greatest ally, the USA" against Iran.
"IF THE AYATOLLAHS ATTACK US..."
Stating that they are prepared for any scenario, Netanyahu threatened, "One thing is certain: If the Ayatollahs make the mistake of attacking us, they will face a response they cannot even imagine."
Netanyahu noted that he conveyed Israel's position on the "fundamental principles to be followed in negotiations with Iran" during his meeting with US President Donald Trump last week.
MESSAGE THAT ATTACKS ON GAZA WILL CONTINUE
In his speech, Prime Minister Netanyahu suggested that Hamas, which has been conducting attacks by violating the ceasefire in Gaza, will soon face a dilemma, indicating that they will continue the attacks with the statement, "Will they give up their weapons easily or the hard way?"
Justifying the occupation they are continuing behind the Yellow Line established after the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip as "a vital necessity to minimize the danger of ground invasion," Netanyahu also praised the Israeli soldiers' occupation in southern Lebanon and Syria.
"AN ATTACK ON IRAN COULD START SOON"
Israeli media reports that the Israeli Army's Home Front Command has been put on high alert following assessments that the US could initiate a possible attack on Iran "soon." Channel 12 television suggested that if the US launches an attack on Iran, Israel would also participate in these attacks.
Speaking to Israeli media, US officials indicated that Trump is "very close" to giving an order for a large-scale attack on Iran, noting that the diplomatic window is narrowing and military options are on the table.