In the event that Iran attacks Israel directly in response to the raids on the Iranian diplomatic headquarters in Damascus, Israel will strike targets in Iran in response. Elaph News reported, citing the Times of Israel from London. Citing a “Western security official,” the newspaper claims that Israel conducted air maneuvers in recent days that included preparations to strike Iranian nuclear facilities and other key infrastructure.
In an interview with La Repubblica newspaper, Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz stated: “If Iran attacks us directly, we will attack Iran. If the militias allied with Iran do that, in response to the destruction of the consulate in Damascus, we will attack.” They too.” He added, “We are prepared for any scenario. Hamas must not deceive itself that the withdrawal of its forces from southern Gaza means the end of the war. “If we reach an agreement, there will be a temporary ceasefire so that the Israeli army does not enter Rafah. But he will do so in the future, in due time. Hamas thinks we won't do that? “They are wrong.”
US intelligence to CNN: There will be no direct attack on Israel, and Iran will strike through a “proxy”
Iran is unlikely to attack Israel directly: Tehran is instead reportedly urging groups it supports to launch retaliatory attacks. This came according to CNN, citing American intelligence sources, stating that Tehran does not aim for a major escalation of the situation and is concerned about any American or Israeli reactions to its attacks. According to the broadcaster, Iran is urging its “agents” to launch large-scale missile and drone attacks against Israel in the coming days.
The Israeli army strikes military targets in Syria in response to Hezbollah's attack on the Golan Heights
Meanwhile, Israeli fighters bombed Damascus army positions in southern Syria, this morning, near the city of Mahjah, in response to a missile fired at night from Syrian territory that landed in the Golan Heights in the Yonatan area. The Jerusalem Post wrote this, clarifying that no injuries or casualties were reported.
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights explained that Hezbollah and other pro-Iranian militias were behind the attack launched by Syria on Israel. Al-Manar TV published video clips showing Hezbollah artillery firing towards the Golan Heights.
Hamas is studying a new truce proposal
Meanwhile, for his part, Hamas said it was studying the Israeli proposal for a ceasefire and hostage exchangebut He accused the Israeli side of “remaining extreme” in its positions. A statement issued by the Islamic group published by the Palestinian news agency “Ma’an News” said: “While we appreciate the efforts of the mediators and our willingness to reach an agreement, the position of the Jewish state in the negotiations “remains stubborn.” Despite the criticism directed at the proposal, however, Hamas is considering The proposal has “full national responsibility,” and she said she would send her response to the mediators after completing its study.
Earlier, American officials expressed their “hope” that the Palestinian group would accept the agreement “at the table.” State Department spokesman Matthew Miller and White House Department of Homeland Security spokesman John Kirby said in their press conference that they are currently awaiting Hamas' response.
“The current situation is that a proposal has been submitted to Hamas and we are awaiting a response to it. As you all know from our previous observation, a Hamas response to a particular proposal, one way or another, can often take several days, due to the nature of the proposal,” Kirby said. Communications with them.” Miller said that this ceasefire “will be beneficial not only for the hostages, but also for the Palestinian people, who are suffering greatly,” and that Israel has shown a willingness to reach an agreement.
This proposal comes after the recent indirect talks with Israel, held on Sunday in Cairo (Egypt), in which the two sides have already demonstrated their differences, and Hamas continues to insist on a permanent ceasefire, on the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza and on a ceasefire. The right of return for those displaced due to the attack, which was rejected by the Israeli authorities.
The deal currently under discussion includes the release of about 40 Israeli prisoners being held in Gaza in exchange for a temporary truce and the release of hundreds of Palestinian security prisoners, including some convicted of deadly attacks. The first phase of the proposal will also include the return of displaced civilians to the northern Gaza Strip and the delivery of 400-500 trucks of food aid daily to the residents of the Palestinian Strip.
United States of America: Destruction of air defense systems and drones used by the Houthis in the Red Sea
The US military announced that it had destroyed air defense systems and drones used by Yemen's Houthi rebels in the Red Sea region. The US Central Command said that its forces destroyed an air defense system with two missiles ready for launch, a control station in Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen, and a drone launched over the Red Sea.