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Saturday, October 26, 2024
Significant blow or warning shot? What Israel achieved in Operation Days of Repentance - analysis - Amir Bohbot
by Amir Bohbot
The results of Operation Days of Repentance are still unclear, but the burning question is whether it ended the cycle of attacks between the two countries or renewed them.
A photo of an alleged Iranian drone production site hit by Israel in Operation Days of Repentance, October 26, 2024.(photo credit: SCREENSHOT/X, SECTION 27A COPYRIGHT ACT)
Last night, an Israeli fear barrier was broken. In the intricate dynamics of the Middle East, a second round of Israeli strikes in Iran
appears increasingly likely. Rockets, missiles, and UAVs—either
Iranian-made or Iranian-funded—are launched almost daily against
Israel’s home front.
The critical question now is: What was the purpose of this strike at this particular moment, with the IDF engaged on two fronts—Gaza and Lebanon?
Was it intended to degrade Iranian military production capabilities and
disable launch systems? Or was it aimed at sending a deterrent message,
reducing the cycle of retaliatory actions?
Iran’s
response will soon clarify the situation. If Tehran’s reaction is
limited to rhetoric encouraging the “Axis of Evil” to align in Lebanon
and Gaza, it may signal that the political decision and military action
have achieved Israel’s objectives. But if Iran retaliates directly or
through proxies in Yemen, Syria, Iraq, or Lebanon, it could mean Tehran
perceives Israel’s airstrikes as weak and indecisive. Such a perception,
however, underscores a vital point.
One
significant takeaway from this strike is a sense of weakness in
America. If Israel’s Air Force undertakes additional strikes on Iran,
they are likely to differ, as Iran’s defensive and offensive
capabilities have been reduced, limiting the threats posed to Israeli
aircraft.
This
raises a core dilemma: what should the next target be? Further strikes
on military sites similar to those targeted last night? Oil
infrastructure? The nuclear project?
Explosions in Tehran from Israel's retaliatory strikes, October 26, 2024. (credit: SCREENSHOT/X, SECTION 27A COPYRIGHT ACT)
No containment from the US
Last
night’s strike in Iran—and the recent one in Yemen—highlight American
weakness. Middle Eastern nations and the world observe Israel as it
issues threats and warnings and ultimately takes action.
Meanwhile,
the United States appears weakened in its response to emerging threats,
attempting to restrain Israel’s political and military leaders from
more assertive actions. This perception ultimately strengthens Israel’s
position, particularly with Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
In
the coming days, undeniable evidence of the damage in Iran will emerge,
despite Tehran’s efforts to downplay the extent of the Air Force’s
success. Was “the king” exposed, or was this operation a strategic move
aimed at preventing a broader escalation?
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