The Israeli message was conveyed to the Iranians through several third parties, making it clear what Israel would target and what it would not.
Operation Days of Repentance: Israel’s symbolic strikes invoke themes of reflection, defense, and historical resolve.
The timing of the leak comes as Israel is completing preparations for a retaliatory strike on Iran in response to the October 1 missile attack.
Netanyahu signals to US willingness to strike Iranian military targets, avoiding nuclear sites.
The Israeli military recommends responding to the Iranian attack—during which 201 missiles were fired at Israel—in a "decisive" manner while fighting continues on six other fronts.
“Israel has a compelling need, even an imperative, to respond. I think that no sovereign nation on Earth could fail to respond,” Barak said.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps said Tehran’s revenge will be “severe and at the appropriate time, place and manner.”
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