Rubio: Iranian strategy is to make 'Israel an unliveable place' so that the state will collapse

• Published date: 14 April 2024
• Author: JERUSALEM POST STAFF
• Publication title: Jerusalem Post, The: Web Edition Articles (Israel)

Rubio related to the Iranian attack on Israel early Sunday morning (Israel time), where 300 missiles and UAVs were shot down by Israel, the US and the UK

Rubio emphasized the severity of the threats by detailing the visible terror tactics employed, such as the use of illuminated drones intended to be seen as they approach their targets. "That is why many of those drones had lights on, so you could see them coming in and the terror aspect of that," he explained. This tactic is part of a broader psychological warfare strategy intended to instill fear and uncertainty among the Israeli populace.

The Senator also addressed the current geopolitical tensions, labeling the situation as the "most dangerous moment for the Middle East since 1973." He refrained from prescribing specific actions for Israel but acknowledged their right and historical precedence to respond decisively. "Israel has a very clear military doctrine, and that is that they respond to attacks. By responding to those with something much more severe it is how they have survived," Rubio noted, underscoring the existential necessity of a strong Israeli defense posture.

Israel's history of survival

Reflecting on the historical resilience of the Jewish state, Rubio remarked, "This is a country, a Jewish state, that...