Tensions between Iran and the US are rising rapidly, and Israel's political and military leadership is preparing for a possible escalation that could draw the country into the confrontation as early as this week.
Against the backdrop of the growing tensions, dozens of US military refueling aircraft have landed in Israel in recent days and deployed to Israeli Air Force bases in the country's south.
Israeli officials are holding daily security assessments. In recent days, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel was at peak readiness to resume its war against Iran should that become necessary. "We have broken through the barrier of fear. I cannot say what will happen in Iran right now. Many things could happen. We are prepared for every scenario," Netanyahu said.
He also issued a direct warning to Tehran: "If you attack us, it will not be a repeat performance. The response will be far, far more powerful. The days when someone could strike us without us striking back twice as hard are over."
The IDF chief of staff made similar remarks regarding the military's readiness for renewed fighting against Iran.
