In response to the missile attack, there is a consensus in Israel to strike Iran with a strong blow policy

Occupied Jerusalem- Israeli political and military leaders threatened a strong response to the missile attack it launched IranOn Tuesday evening, deep inside Israel, it targeted military bases and airports, security and intelligence headquarters, and settlements.

The Israeli Prime Minister, the Army Chief of Staff, and the security services conducted consultations to determine the nature of the Israeli response to the Iranian attack.

The Iranian attack included the launch of 180 ballistic missiles, before arriving, sirens sounded at 1,864 locations in Israel and its settlements, while millions of Israelis stayed for more than an hour in shelters and fortified rooms, according to an announcement from the Israeli Army’s Home Front.

The Prime Minister stated Benjamin Netanyahurepeatedly in recent days that if Tehran launches an attack, it will face a severe response. While analysts' estimates suggested that Israel's abstention from launching a pre-emptive strike against Tehran was for the sake of being unique in its two fronts. Gaza andLebanonAnd an attempt to deter Iran by merely threatening it.

Analysts' readings and estimates were unanimous that Israel would respond in an unprecedented manner to the Iranian missile attack on the heart of Israeli cities, and expectations were consistent that Tel Aviv is seeking to recruit America and some Western countries to support its expected attack on Tehran.

Analysts agreed that the Israeli government, which was preoccupied with the ground operation in southern Lebanon and the continuation of the bombing and raids on Beirut and the Gaza Strip, wanted to neutralize and distance Iran from the “area unity” equation, and therefore refrained from implementing its threats, especially since a pre-emptive strike would have no justification and would not It enjoys support and legitimacy from the West, not even from its American ally.

Break the equation

The deputy editor-in-chief and head of the news department at the Walla website, Ariel Schmiedeberg, believes that Israel is obligated to respond to the Iranian attack immediately and strongly, and believes that “the moment is decisive and is considered a historic opportunity to change the equation in the Middle East.”

He believed that Israel, “which will have international legitimacy on its side after the attack it was subjected to, will respond with unprecedented force.” “Ultimately, no country in the world will tolerate such an act, which is in no way less than a declaration of war,” he said.

Until now, says the deputy editor-in-chief, Israel has refrained from carrying out “extremist” actions, because it was afraid that it would provoke widespread reactions that would endanger the home front. But with its missile attack, Iran used its cards in an extreme and blatant manner that allowed Israel to violate the equation and the tools.”

The battle of awareness

The Israeli Channel 12 correspondent for Palestinian and Middle East affairs, Ohad Himo, is certain that the Israeli response to Tehran and to the various battlefields in the region will not be delayed, and he estimates that it will be strong and unprecedented.

Himo pointed out that Israel, which is preparing for the second phase of the war on Lebanon and the ground incursion into the north, has refrained, despite the threats and intimidation, from provoking Iran or attacking it and dragging it to the battle fronts that are unique to the Israeli army.

The Israeli correspondent pointed out that the scenes of Iranian missile blocks falling on Israeli cities became entrenched in the mind and mentality of the Arab and Islamic worlds, “and strengthened their feelings of euphoria for revenge against Israel for continuing the war against the Palestinians and Lebanese.”

It is believed that the image that has been established in the mentality of citizens in the Arab and Islamic worlds is that Iran dared to bomb Israel, which means that Iran has won the battle of awareness, achieved strategic achievements, and enhanced its influence and popularity in the Middle East. Therefore, Israel will be obligated to deal a strong blow to Tehran.

In the wake of the Iranian missile attack that surprised many Israeli circles at the political and security levels, Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper quoted a senior Israeli government official as saying, “Israel has every legitimacy for an unprecedented response to Iranian territory. Now is the appropriate time to strike the head of the Iranian snake.” As he put it.

Major General Fayez Al-Duwairi: Netanyahu does not dare to confront the Israelis, and I wonder where he is an hour after the Iranian bombing of Tel Aviv?#Gaza_War #News pic.twitter.com/z5MmqexsdZ

– Al Jazeera Channel (@AJArabic) October 1, 2024

Declaration of war

Israeli political and partisan circles, including the coalition and the opposition, unanimously agreed that “Iran will regret this moment,” and they agreed among themselves that the meaning of the Iranian missile attack was “a declaration of war against Israel.”

Political and party circles in Tel Aviv called on the Israeli army to respond to the attack carried out by Iran. The Minister of Finance commented Bezalel Smotrich He said, “Iran, like Gaza, Hezbollah, and the state of Lebanon, will regret this moment.”

Culture Minister Miki Zohar, who is close to Prime Minister Netanyahu, added in a tweet on the X platform, “The Iranian leader, who made the most wrong decision in his history, will pay a very heavy price. This is the beginning of the end for the Iranian regime.”

The same position was expressed by Minister of Science and Technology Gila Gamliel, who said, “Israel’s response to the violent, unbridled attack launched by Iran must be strong and resounding in Tehran. It is time for the countries of the world to understand the extent of the Iranian threat to the Western world, and all necessary forces must be used.” “To stop the Iranian leadership that runs the center of terrorism in the world,” she said.

The head of the Yisrael Beytenu party and former minister, MK, wrote Avigdor Liebermanon the X platform, “The State of Israel must attack Iran immediately, bomb all oil, gas and nuclear facilities, and destroy refineries and dams. Either us or them.”

The head of the “National Camp” commented: Benny GantzOn the missile attack, “Iran has crossed the borders again. Israel has capabilities developed over the years to strike Iran, and the government has full support to move with strength and determination. It is either us or them, and the mission is clear: whoever attacks will be attacked and will be harmed.”