Israel prepares for a strike on Iran – opinion
Military commentator for Maariv, Avi Ashkenazi, analyzes Israel's readiness for a potential strike on Iran, drawing on experience from operations in Lebanon and Syria. Defense Minister Israel Katz warned that if Iran attacks, Israel's response will be extensive and could target energy facilities. The IDF is increasing readiness, employing robotic technologies and experience in combating underground infrastructure.
Military commentator for the Maariv newspaper, Avi Ashkenazi, publishes an analysis examining Israel's readiness for a potential strike on Iran. The basis for this analysis is the experience gained by the IDF in eliminating Hezbollah's underground infrastructure in Lebanon and operations in Syria. Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that in the event of an attack by Iran, the response would be extensive and could target the country's key energy facilities. Katz also warned that a strike could set Iran back decades. Ashkenazi notes that Israel has accumulated significant experience in dealing with underground facilities, including Operation "Many Roads" in September 2024, and continues to refine methods, including the use of robotic technologies already employed in Gaza and Lebanon. The article is based on the opinion of one expert and contains no independent confirmations or alternative viewpoints.