01.08.2024 10:50
Israel has gone on high alert against expected retaliatory attacks following the assassinations of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and Hezbollah's top commander Fuad Shukr. It has been reported that Israel is preparing to activate all of its air defense systems, evaluating the possibility of a simultaneous attack from Iran, Lebanon, and even Yemen.
It was reported that Israel expects a "strong response" following the air strike on Beirut by Israel, which killed Hezbollah's senior commander Fuad Shukr and the assassination attempt on Hamas' Political Bureau Chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran.
"THE US WILL SUPPORT US IN CASE OF ATTACK" A senior Israeli official speaking to Yediot Ahranot stated that they are "definitely prepared for a strong response" and that the international community, led by the US, is working behind the scenes to prevent a regional conflict in case of an attack. The official indicated that the US would support Israel in the event of any attack and conveyed that UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy would visit Beirut.
Hezbollah's senior commander Fuad Shukr and Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. POSSIBILITY OF SIMULTANEOUS ATTACK According to Israeli state television KAN, Israel is considering the possibility of a simultaneous attack from Iran, Lebanon, and even Yemen. It was stated that Israel is also evaluating the possibility of a "surprise attack" and is on "high alert" throughout its territory.
EARLY WARNING FROM THE US It was reported that the communication between Tel Aviv and Washington has intensified and that in the event of an attack from Iran, the US could provide early warning to its bases in the Middle East and Israel. It was shared that in the event of a comprehensive attack using "ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and unmanned aerial vehicles," Israel is prepared to activate all of its air defense systems.