High alert in the security establishment: security discussion to be held this evening

The Israeli security establishment is on high alert amid fears of regional escalation. A security discussion will be held this evening and will address four arenas: Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and Iran. The main concern is a miscalculation that could lead to a broad conflagration.

The Israeli security establishment is on high alert amid fears of regional escalation, ahead of elections in Israel and the United States. The security discussion to be held this evening (Sunday) will address four main arenas: the Gaza Strip, Lebanon, Syria, and Iran. Factors increasing the alert include the exchange of blows between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis and recent statements by US President Donald Trump regarding Iran. The main concern in the security establishment is a miscalculation – an error in judgment by one of the parties – that could lead to a broad conflagration even if none of those involved desire it. The report notes that the Pentagon has instructed CENTCOM to complete preparations for a scenario of renewed large-scale fighting against Iran, but Trump has not yet made a final decision. Meanwhile, yesterday 12 people were killed and 309 wounded in the Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. The article was approved by the censor.