Israel warns Iran that it could end up like Gaza and Beirut – DW – 10/06/2024

According to one of his statements, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant threatened to carry out bombings similar to those carried out in Gaza and Beirut in the event of an attack on Israel by Iran this Sunday (10/06/2024). Office.

“The capabilities of the Iranian air force were not reached, no aircraft were damaged, no squadrons were taken out of service,” he said at the Nevatim base, which was the target of a recent Iranian attack with 180 missiles on Israeli territory. “Anyone who thinks that a simple attempt to hurt us will stop us from taking action should look at Gaza and Beirut.”

Following Iran’s attack, which, unlike the attack in April, managed to dodge anti-aircraft defense systems and target some military targets, Israel is preparing its own retaliation that could take place in the coming days . Gallant said, “We will bring the hostages home and ensure the return of communities in northern Israel to their homes, while Israel deters its enemies.”

This Monday marks one year since the beginning of the war in Gaza, while the region is experiencing one of its most critical moments with the Israeli offensive on southern Lebanon and the clashes with its main enemies such as Yemen’s Houthis . Iraq’s pro-Iranian militias or the Islamic Republic of Iran itself.

(AFP, EFE/MN)