Israel is closely monitoring developments across the Middle East, and the security establishment has spent recent days bolstering operational readiness—both defensive and offensive—ahead of a possible escalation with Iran.
According to assessments within the security establishment, there’s a growing possibility that the United States will ask Israel to join a major military campaign against Iran if fighting resumes or expands in the coming period. No final decision has been made yet, however, and there’s no agreement on timing for a joint or separate strike.
Meanwhile, senior political and military officials are holding round-the-clock meetings and situation assessments against the backdrop of an understanding that the decision window may be short. According to sources familiar with the details, military deployment to defensive and offensive systems has been completed, and the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and security agencies are ready for another round with Iran if the political echelon orders it.
The security establishment emphasizes that Israel is not indifferent to what’s happening in the region and is working to maintain high readiness for any scenario, while tracking American moves and developments in the political arena.