Dr. Yossi Mansharof : I believe the main idea is to deter Iran from launching an attack against Israel in response to Israel’s recent and unprecedented strike on Iranian targets. For the first time in the history of the Iranian regime, it has been attacked at 20 different locations, including one nuclear facility and numerous military installations.
Israel’s primary goal now is to prevent Iran from carrying out its promised retaliatory attack. Iran has repeatedly vowed to launch an offensive, and Israel is doing its best to deter such actions. So far, we have seen significant successes on various fronts. In Gaza, Hamas is nearly eliminated. In Lebanon, Hezbollah has suffered a substantial blow, and the broader resistance appears weakened following yesterday’s attacks on Israel.
The interview took place in Al-Arabiya on December 24, 2024.