Only a few days ago, the IDF Home Front Command lifted basically all restrictions on normal life in Israel, something which suggested that Jerusalem was not that close to striking back.
An Iranian official told Reuters there were no plans to respond against Israel for the incident.
Israel's past reluctance to escalate conflicts could shift, considering the current threats that extend beyond its borders to include significant global implications.
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This is The Plan. All we have to do, is not cooperate with the plot and understand that unity is more than just a naive cliché, but a matter of national security.
"When producing a nuclear bomb, you make a device where the chain reaction is not controlled, so it is much easier. The important point is that our nuclear capabilities are high.”
"Avoiding further regional escalation must be in everyone’s interest. We urge all actors in the region to act responsibly and exercise maximum restraint," the German foreign ministry said on X.
Since the beginning of the war, the intensity of cyberattacks against Israel is at least three times higher, and expands to even more sectors.
The path forward requires a delicate balance between deterrence and diplomacy, leveraging the full spectrum of economic, political, and, if necessary, military tools at the disposal of the world.