Not Just a Pointed Response in Iran: The Dramatic Message Israel Sent to the United States

Israel and the US are discussing a division of tasks ahead of a prolonged campaign against Iran, according to a report from the Emirates. Alongside planning deep strikes, Israel is preparing to continue operating Ben Gurion Airport under fire.

Israel and the United States are discussing a division of tasks ahead of a prolonged campaign against Iran, according to a report from the Emirates. According to the report, Israel requested assurances of continued American support in defense and intelligence throughout the conflict, along with early coordination to prevent overlap between operations and to allow the IDF to carry out additional waves of strikes in case of an Iranian response against cities or military installations in Israel. The preparations around Ben Gurion Airport are seen as one of the signs that Israel is preparing for the possibility of a prolonged campaign, not just a short exchange of blows. The goal is to preserve at least some civilian air activity, while also allowing the reception of supplies, teams, and flights related to American aid. A US security source in the National Security Council claimed that the joint assessments include protecting Ben Gurion Airport, hospitals, and command centers, along with maintaining the ability to conduct air operations inside Iran. It was also claimed that Washington and Jerusalem have reexamined the division of tasks between interceptor systems, in order to reduce the burden on the Israeli Air Force.