Israel needed to strike back at Iran - analysis

• Published date: 19 April 2024
• Author: YAAKOV KATZ
• Publication title: Jerusalem Post, The: Web Edition Articles (Israel)

As dawn broke over Isfahan, videos captured the city's skies lighting up, a stark display of Iranian air defenses springing into action

It'll take some time for the fog to clear, especially as Israel maintains an official policy of silence.

Not nuclear

Now, the question is what Iran's response will be - will it contain Israel's alleged response, understanding that it could have been worse – for example, destroying key electrical infrastructure in Iran - or will it want to escalate? The ball is now in their court.

But here is what is important to keep in mind: Israel was directly attacked by Iran in an unprecedented way with hundreds of drones and missiles. All those people who will tell you now...