Israel awaits Iran’s grave mistake

Israeli security assessments suggest that a “strategic mistake” by Tehran has become only a matter of time, amid expectations of a potential military escalation. This is what the Israeli newspaper Maariv reported.

In Israel, there is a prevailing belief that an Iranian move capable of changing the rules of the game is inevitable. The question is no longer whether it will happen, but when.

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The newspaper noted that Israel’s security establishment is watching closely for the “mistake” that may come from Tehran — whether through widespread “bloody repression” of domestic protests or by mobilizing missile platforms in preparation for a surprise attack.

It added that when Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu traveled to the United States last week, he intended to obtain the green light to act against Hezbollah in Lebanon.

The second thing Netanyahu sought — according to the paper — was authorization to act, at a certain stage, against Iran’s attempts to restore its ballistic missile capabilities.

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According to Maariv, Israeli security agencies fear that Iran, driven by frustration in light of growing protests, may launch a surprise missile attack toward Israel. For this reason, Tel Aviv is closely monitoring developments inside Iran and its level of readiness for any potential strike.

In recent assessment meetings, security leaders concluded that the regional reality has changed rapidly, requiring immediate preparedness for the possibility of intense fighting on several fronts simultaneously — and not necessarily starting with the Lebanese front.

In this context, the Israeli army carried out an attack yesterday north of the Litani River, aiming to reduce the ability of Hamas and Hezbollah to threaten Israeli territory with long-range, precision missiles.

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Israeli assessments confirmed that “any Iranian mistake in the coming days will lead to a harsh military response with American approval.”

Netanyahu summed up this position with a clear statement: “If we are attacked, the consequences for Iran will be extremely severe.”

The report concluded: “Thus, the regional scene remains suspended, awaiting the mistake that could ignite a wide confrontation with Tehran.”

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