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Israel ready for 'third preemptive strike' on Iran if needed, defense minister says

From Hankyoreh · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Israel's Defense Minister stated the military is ready for a "third preemptive strike" against Iran if necessary, following recent U.S.-Iran clashes.
  • Prime Minister Netanyahu indicated that while Iran and its proxies have weakened, the conflict is not over, emphasizing Israel's reach.
  • The Israeli leaders discussed ongoing cooperation with U.S. President Trump, who reportedly received intelligence from Israel about an Iranian assassination plot against him.

Amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, Israel's Defense Minister Yoav Gallant declared the military's readiness for further military action against Tehran. Speaking at an air force pilot graduation ceremony, Gallant stated that the Israeli military is on high alert and prepared to launch a "third preemptive strike" if necessary to regain air superiority and eliminate threats.

Our military is on high alert and fully prepared to resume military operations against Iran. Our military is ready to carry out a third preemptive strike if necessary to regain air superiority and eliminate threats.

โ€” Yoav GallantIsraeli Defense Minister's statement on readiness for further military action against Iran.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu echoed this sentiment, asserting that while previous military operations have significantly weakened Iran and its proxies, the conflict remains ongoing. He emphasized Israel's demonstrated capability to strike targets across the region, from Yemen to Iran, but cautioned against complacency. "We must remember that the operation is not completely over," Netanyahu stated.

Netanyahu also reported a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump, during which they agreed to continue bilateral cooperation in the Middle East. According to the Prime Minister's office, Trump updated Netanyahu on U.S. movements in the Persian Gulf, while Netanyahu highlighted recent hostile remarks made by Turkish President Recep Tayyip ErdoฤŸan against Israel.

We have proven that there is no place beyond the reach of the Israeli Air Force, from Yemen to Iran. However, we must remember that the operation is not completely over.

โ€” Benjamin NetanyahuIsraeli Prime Minister's assessment of the ongoing conflict with Iran.

Adding another layer to the regional dynamics, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing anonymous sources, that Israel had passed intelligence to the U.S. regarding an Iranian plot to assassinate President Trump. Trump himself had recently stated that Iran was seeking to eliminate him, with his name appearing on "all of their assassination lists."

If we have to act again, we will do so with much greater force.

โ€” Yoav GallantIsraeli Defense Minister's warning about future military responses.
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Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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