After the failure of first round of negotiations for a diplomatic agreement between Israel and Iran in Genevain Switzerland-with the presence of representatives of the Iranian and the European Union-and the base-mouth between Israeli and Iran Ambassadors in the UN, who exchanged accusations of international law violations and promised to continue the attacks during the UN Security Council meeting in New York, the expectation that mutual attacks began a week has extended indefinitely.
The perspective of a long war was confirmed by Israel’s armed man chief of staff, Eyal Zamir, who released a video on Friday (20) asking the population to prepare for a “prolonged campaign” against Iran. According to him, the goal is to eliminate the “existential threat” represented by the Iranian war arsenal.
In the pronouncement, directed to Israeli citizens and disclosed After another Iranian missile attack -which left 17 injured, three of them in serious condition, with impacts registered in various regions of the country, including Haifa-Zamir stated that at the beginning of the campaign, Iran had about 2,500 Missiles Terra-Land and could reach 8,000 in two years.
According to the commander, the combination of the Iranian nuclear program, advanced firepower and missile systems forced Israel to perform a preventive attack.
“Israel’s defense forces (IDF) do not stand out crosses in the face of developing threats. As part of a dynamic approach, we act proactively and in advance to prevent existential threats and face any challenge,” he said.
Zamir also took a partial balance of the operation, highlighting the elimination of members of the Iranian Military Command, attacks on nuclear facilities and destruction of missile launchers and anti -aircraft batteries. Still, he warned that the conflict is far from the end.
“We boarded the most complex campaign in our history. Against such an enemy, we need to be ready for a long campaign. The campaign is not over. Although we have achieved significant achievements, difficult days are yet to come,” he said.
Reinforced shelters
Another indication that the conflict should extend was the announcement of a joint plan of the Ministry of Defense and the command of the internal front to reform 500 public antibombs and install another 1,000 mobile shelters along the Israeli roads.
“Given the security situation, the government approved, by telephone vote, a plan to accelerate the defense of the internal front,” said Isralense Defense Minister Israel Katz.
Reforms should focus on the central region of the country, more affected by Iranian missiles last week. Mobile shelters will be distributed in “sensitive areas across the country,” according to Katz.
Locations from the Gush Dan region, such as Bnei Brak and Ramat Hasharon, have already begun to receive portable units.
Since the beginning of the Israeli offensive, at least 24 people have died in Israel as a result of Iranian attacks. On the Iranian side, authorities reported 224 dead in the early days of the conflict, but have not updated the numbers since then. There is also no information about the places or circumstances of the deaths.
On Thursday (19), the Iranian regime imposed restrictions on internet access, making it difficult to disseminate information on possible victims of Israeli bombing in the country.
