Israel has reportedly finalized potential targets for retaliation against Iran for the missile barrage launched on Oct. 1. Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has pledged a “precise and deadly response.”
According to Channel 12 news, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has presented a list of potential targets to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Gallant. Officials are currently engaged in “sensitive coordination” with other Middle Eastern nations.
“The targets are clear. Now it’s a matter of time,” a source reportedly told Israel’s Kan news.
Another source told Kan that “the targets could also change at the 11th hour.”
Gallant stated on Tuesday that he is in agreement with Netanyahu and IDF Chief Herzi Halevi on “both the need and essence of the response” to Iran, which he described as “precise and deadly.”
Following the missile attack, in which the U.S. aided Israel’s defense against over 180 missiles, speculation arose regarding the nature of Israel’s counterattack.
While no casualties were reported in Israel, one Palestinian was killed in the West Bank. U.S. President Joe Biden has urged Netanyahu to execute a “proportionate” counterstrike.
However, speculation regarding the type of attack has intensified, with security analysts reviewing strike options ranging from military sites and infrastructure vital to the Iranian regime, such as oil refineries and ports, to even an attack on Iran’s expanding nuclear program.
Following Iran’s April attack, which involved approximately 300 missiles and drones launched at Israel, Jerusalem responded to Western calls for restraint by targeting Iran’s air defenses and destroying part of an S-300 long-range air defense system.
’ Caitlin McFall contributed to this report.