On Monday, the Chief of Staff of the Israeli Armed Forces, Herzi Halevi, announced that Israel will retaliate against Iran for its recent attack on the Nevatim air base. Despite concerns about increased tensions in the region, Halevi emphasized that Israel will not let Iran’s launching of ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and drones go unanswered.
Speaking from the Nevatim air base, Halevi stated that Iran’s attack was an attempt to damage Israel’s strategic capabilities, which had never happened before. He mentioned that Israel had been prepared for Operation ‘Iron Shield’ in order to intercept the incoming projectiles. However, following the attack on the air base, Halevi visited the Nevatim air base in the Negev desert to assess the damage caused by Iran’s drones. The Israeli Army confirmed that over 300 projectiles were launched during this attack, most of which were intercepted before causing any significant damage.
Iran has justified its attacks as a legitimate response and a form of self-defense after allegedly being bombed by Israel at its Consulate in Damascus. This incident resulted in seven members of Iranian Revolutionary Guard death. The situation remains tense as both countries weigh their next steps in this ongoing conflict.